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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-15
DEFYING THIN POWERS
Chinese lntrenching TO Resist the
Entry of Foreign Guards.
SITUATION SERIOUS.
Guns Trained on American Missions
and British Legation Congcr
Asks for 1000 United states
Troops Several Attacks.

London, June 1.-THE Chinese are
entrenching outside of Pekin 10 oppose
the advance Of the international column.
4 dispatch from newspaper correspon.
dent ~ Tien Tsin, dated June ~. says;
II learn that the Chinese have guns
tnined on tine American mission and
the British legations. Two thousand
Russian cavalry and infantry. with ar.
tillery have landed Mt 'Taku."
Shanghai correspondents reports that
United States Minister C0ngor. by
courier. asks for 1000 United States
troops.
The question Of provisioning the re-
lief force is already difficult and it is
expected that II will become acute.
The leading members Of the reform
party, representing lj out Of IS prov
inccs. are at Shanghai. A dispatch 70
'he Daily Mail says they are sending a
petition 10 the United States, Great
Britain and japan praying those powers
u 'ake joint action against any attempt
on thspart of any other powers 10 par.
tition the,cmpire and they implors the
powers thus gidressod 70 rescue the en-
pcror.
a dispatch from u Petersburg says
thrt the ships Of the'Russian Pacific
sbuadron on the active list, as well as
those at Vlndiyosock. have been ~.
dercd to proceed with all haste TO Chi
neie waters.
The foreign office cafrns tho report
OF am engagement between the troops Of
the international column and the boxers
on Monday Il says that about rs
Chinese were killed"
pekin appears % bs completely iso-
lated. None of the morning papers of
news agencies ha, word from there
direct. The latest message received N
London is the one announcing that the
Chinese are entryncAing oliside the
capital.
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CRITICAL INDEED.
Chinese HAV. Guns Trained On some Of
the Legations at r.kin.

Chinese Have Guns Trained an some Of
the Legations at r.kin.
Shanghai, June 1.-The positions Of
the legations at Pckn ARE most critical.
Thirty thousand Chinese tro5p- are
drawn up outside the gates of tho clty 90
oppose the relief force and gun, aro
trained ON the American, British and
JAPANESE legations American. ku,lnn
aud japanese ministers have sent oou.
ricrs ~ Tien Tsin asking for 20oO troops
Of each nationality. United States gun.
b1at. Yorktown and Castine left here
for Tong Ku There is NO foreign war
ship now here.
4 dispatch from Chung King says a
riot has taken place at Yum Ma Flu. The
buildings Of the China Inland mission
were partially destroyed aud those Of the
Roman Catholic aud Bible Christian
missions were utterly demolished All
or the missionaries are safe. Russian
troopship passed mp Yang Tse Wednes.
day. Il is reported that her troops will
b. landed At Hankow, but Russian oiii'
cials nt Shanghai explain the transport
he merely gone 20 Hnnkow TO load for
Odessa and the troops on board are time
expired men ON their way home.
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Hnrnee nI..tnn nenh.

Philadelphia. June H. Horace O.
Disston, president Of the Henry Disston's
Son Iron and Steel works, and vice pres.
idcnt Of the Henry Disston's Saw works,
died at his summer residence at Seneca
Point. Md Mr. Disston had been a sui.
fcrer Tor three years from IA dropsical
Infection. but his death wa, due 20 apo.
plcxy. lie was a son Of Henry Disston.
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Washington. June 1.-THE following
cablcgram has been received from Ad.
miral KempR:
"Tung kn. June l3--Secrctary Of the
Navy, Washington-Twenty-iiye hun
tred men are ON the rad 60 Pekin for
the relief Of the legations One hundred
are Americans English and Russians
are in large majority, All nations
here are represented Tne viceroy at
Tion Tsin gave pernission 10 90 there.
The railruad Is Sing repaired as the
force advance Russians are now send
ing soldiers om Port Arthur with ar
a 'isrv. -
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nunnInr wIlhonl rreleetIon.

S. Louis. June i4.-All policegea
who have been guarding the pr.
houses. car sheds and cars Of the ST.
Louis Transit company since the strike
began. have returned 20 their regular
beats. Al Of the 800 cars are running
for the first time since May rs. All
lines are being operated without police
protection.
Coroner LLOYD has resumed the inquest
over the remains Of c. Edward Thomas
and George Rine. striking streetcar
men, who were shot in Sundays riot.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-15

Galveston. June 1.-THE court Of civ
IL appeals has decided that the 100000
Galveston sewer bonds are valid. The
bonds were sold 10 Gay & Co.. who re-
llsed 10 take them. raising the question
Of their legality. ON the question Of the
date of issue the court holds that the
bonds need not be sold TO have been
issued.
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m.Irlnr Oh. Enumersier..

Fort Worth, Tex. June lI. The
enumerutors are hard at work here. The
government census takers are supple.
mented by seven men appointed by the
board of trade who are canyassing over
the ground worked by the regular enum.
orators In l2 hours they have found
over 1000 additional names. II is be-.
neved by the secretary OF the board Of
trade that the enumeration viii fall
short Of the actual population 2j per
cent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-15

Salem, Ills. june l4-iiy tho acci-
dental discharge of cat rifle, Earl
Smith, ~ years old, is lying in serious
condition lie was leaning over, with
the end Of the barrel resting against his
stomach and was engaged in fixing the
trigger, when 10 was discharged, the
bullet entered his abdomen and passing
through the hOWols.
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Tien Tsin, June li-Railroad CON-
munication between this place and
Admiral Seymour's international forces
have bcecn cut three miles beyond Yang
Tsung Two bridges have been de-
stroyed. II is rumored here that the
boxers are determined % burn Tien Tsin
tonight
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omcer KIN. a Negro.

shelhinn. Mo, June "a. Deputy Con-
stable Baker shot aud instantly killed
Lon Moss, n negro. Baker had filed IN.
formation against Moss on charge Of
gambling. Both met and quarrel fol-
lowed. with the above result Baker
claims the killing was done in selfdo'
fense. He surrendered 20 tho constable.
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GROWING ALARMING.

nj Washington Reveal Had
state of Ansirs In China.
Washington. June H.. Official dis
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Camden, Ark. June l4.-Tom Brum.
mott. a young white man employed in a
commissary at Cotton Belt, Ark, few
miles north Of here. shot and killed a
negro sawmill hand during an alterca-
ton at that place, Brommett's home Is
in this city.
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,ntches received IN diplomatic quarters
In Washington show that the rioting In
Pekin has reached AN acute stage with
the rioters directing number Of their
assaults against members Of the different
legations there.
One of these dispatches states that the
secretary Of the Belgian legation was at.
tackled two successive times on Monday
and escaped after being maltreated by
the mob.
ON the same day two officials Of the
British legation serving as student inter-
prefers were attacked by large crowd
Of roughs. The young Englishmen held
the attacking party back for a time, but
when the mob threatened 70 close IN on
then they drew their revolvers and by
a show OF force made their retreat with
out bodily injury.
About the same time the British SUM
mor quarters. IA miles from Pekin were
burned down. These quarters were
quite extensive and had just been COM
pleted. They belonged 70 th9 British
government aud not 20 Sir Claude Mac
Donald, the British minister at Pekin,
which gives added significance 70 the
dopredations.
The killing Of the chancellor of the
japanese legation at Pekin Is not re-
ferred 10 in the official dispatches
received here. but full credit Is given
TO this report by the Japanese officials.
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Chinese Troop. ordered.

Hong Kong, June l4.-Four compa-
mics Of Hong Kong regiment. mountain
battery and field battery of As!Atic ar
tillery have started Tor non Tsin. The
fusileers expected 70 sail On the Terrible
Juno Is.
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Tien Tsin. June lL-Owing 20 the
extensive damage done 20 the railroad
line II Is now feared international troops
cannot reach Pekin before Sunday.
japanese cruiser Suma has arrived at
Taku.
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while plowing m their neld. Both were
negroes. A shotgun was used. VIII
liams was very old and went all through
the war as Confederate soldier. and
was member Of Camp J. B, Robinson
at Bryan. Justice Pool issued a warrant
charging white man with the killing.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
DreS eSS-M akinQ.
DREaSMAKING ACADEMY.

The de Lam OrtOn Famous French
Perfection Tailor System Academy
NINE ]. A. SMALLwOOD, Sole Agent
1513MadisOn St. Northwest.
Morning class from a. N. to l p. NJ
Afternoon class to r m. daily.
Evenings from 7.30 to 10 O'Clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Dressmakers and ladies who wish to do
their own dressmakIng.
- WANTED-To learn the wonder
ful De Lamorton French Perfection
Taylor System, Seamless Basques
without one inch of visible seam, in
lining or goods, not even on the shoul-
der. Successful Dressmaking requires
rs much earnest progressive study az
successful work in any of the profes-
slons. No detail is too small to be
carefully looked after. We teach you
to make dresses with or without seam
and guarantee perfect fits, and com
piete your course with a diploma.
Fall and Winter course begins Septem-
Der l. Pupils can enter at any time.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
Ihe Proper Caper.

There are i0ts Of people who do not
know how 10 approach an editor, nor
how to act when IN his presence. This
|hmidIty on the part Of subscribers who
are in arrears is sometimes very en-
barassing to the EDITOR and dOubly so
Ito the Office force. Delinquent SUBJ
scrbers wishing to enter an editorial
ssnctum at this season of the year,
should be governed by these rules: Ad
vance to the inner door, (keep your hat
: On for the editor is apoor man him
ssli, made SO by your neglect in paying
up promptly what you owe } give three
dsiHC, raps
g The devil VIII attend to the alarm.
8 You will give him your name, post Of
s fee address, and the number OF years
you are owing for the paper. He will
admit you. You will advance to the
banter Of the room, and address the
EditOr with the following cOunterslgn;
Extend the right hand about two feet
from the body with the thumb and
ngers extended, the thumb and index
llger Cssplng a $40 bank ball, which
props into the extended hand of the
EditOf, at the same time saying: "Were
Ol looking for me-" be careful to
auncste these words distinctly. The
allOF will grasp your hand and the
Ill simultaneously and pressing it Will
laEmur with suppressed emotion,
SCI you bet" On receiving your change
VI Will then politely request the edi-
v accompany you out to see man.
ae has dark brown taste IN his
''oih ne will probably follow y GU. Try
BRUCE GRIT.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
DR.. TAYLOR WILL SPEAK.

The True ReformerS' Leader Will Stir This
City With HIS Matchless Eloquence
The Grand Worthy. Master and Pres
ident of the Grand Fountain United
Order Of True Reformers, Rev. w. L.
Taylor, will arrive in the city Monday
evening, March 9Th, and will lecture al
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church at
8 p. m. the same evening, On the great
principles of True Reformerism, viz:
Combination, Concentration and Co
operation" The president will be &C
cOmpanied by Mrs. W. L. Taylor, his
wife. and by his private secretary R. J.
Kyles. The public is cordially invited
to be present; and those who fail to
hear him will miss the treat OF their
lives.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
The CIarks burg News.

c,orksburg, w. Va. Special Frank
.,.d died on Wednesday oflast week,
20, a. sxtremely short illness. He
o. asa vsrv popular young man and his
W. ss.o death wss a severe shock TO his
u friends. The funeral services s
,a held at the home Of his parents
= uere conducted by Revs. Watson
Howard. The remains were taken
"a Bridgeport for interment.
The Mount Zion Baptist Church will
,ogir the erection of a new edittce early
Nav Rev. Howard has put
,a,,b hercuIean efforts to bring about
M. bsppv and much desired result.
The knights of Pythias will inaugu
...o series of entertainments soon
l% "hiob vill include a mock congress.
pov Cooke, of Christ Episcopal
cbnrch. addressed the Hssty Pudding
T.oeom last Wednesday evening, on
nIba Historical Development of the
roistian Religion" Rev. Cooke Is
graceful and fluent talker, and the ease
With which he handled his subject
hotokened q careful study Of the vari-
ons pbsses of CHRISTIAN development.
Afro.Ameri ans constitute about
ona.lb,rd Of the theatre going populs-
ton of this city. In spite OF Ills fast
the management assumes to dlscfimi
nate against colored patrons by restrict
mo them to certain seats IN the
balcony. These uncomfortable seats
are in all probability, reserved for
colored people because the white pa
irons would never occupy them as long
As other seats were available. our
colofed citizens should make vigorous
protest against this discriminating pol
lev and az this is a poor theatrical town
q, best, the threatened loss Of one
third Of 3 seasons profits would cause
the management some concern. This
4ls matter fer The Equal Rights
League 10 cJnsideT
The colored American., 1900-03-03
Music, Mirth and Merrinent.

The Conservatory of Music was the
scene of a gala fete Tuesday evening,
February 20, the occasion being the full
dress dance given by "The Club" We
welcome "The Club" as the latest addi-
tIOn to our social ranks and congratu-
late members upon the unqualified
success of this their first venture. The
officers and members are Messrs. J.
Cornelle Waters, president; Howard
James, icepresident; Lawrence VIII
Hams, secretary; Walter Stewart. assis'
ant secretary; Ulysses l.. Houston,
treasurer; Charles Hemans, Harvey
Fuller, Milton Enos and 9. A. Penn,
who was also floor MANAGE. The
handsome gowns of the pretty girls, the
tasty decorations of palms, flowers and
drapings, and the brilliant light which
cast its golden radiance over all. to-
gether with the eilvery laughter, the
dulcet music and the graceful wal zers-
made the occasion one OF dreamy love
illness. Between the dances refresh
mentS were served, then
'Music arose with it's voluptuous
swell;
Soft eyes looked love to eyes which
spake again
And all went merry as q marriage
bell"
Among those present were Misses
Jennie Robinson, Flora Leaty, Viola
Collier, Berthe Mason, Vergie Shepherd.
Louise Mckinney, Grace Campbell,
Ada Matthews, Jeannette Taylor,
Josie Simmons, Lieut.. Gather and
Mr.. John Wilkerson.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
Demise of Mrs. Jane L, Thompson.

Mrs. Jane l.. Thompson, mother of
Mr.. r. w. Thompson who is well
known to the readers OF this paper.
died at her home in Indianapolis, Ind.
Sunday February 25th, aged 53 years.
She was born in Jefferson County, XIV.
but spent her early years in New Al.
bany in the southern part of Indian a.
She then moved to Indianapolis, Ind,
for the purpose OF giving her only s,n,
Richard, an education. How we'll she
succeeded those who know Mr.. Thomp-
son can testify. She was a devout
Christian and gave the best services of
her life to the church and to her
son. She leaves mother and
and one son to mourn her loss. Mr..
Thompson left this city for his Hoosier
home Tuesday evening February 27th
to attend the funeral of his mother. He
will be out of the city week.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

Some Of the best bargains In mems
and ladies' gloves are to be found al
the New Louvre Glove Co, e31 f
Street northwest. Their street and
evening gloves are the most stylish and
and durable that are found anywhere.
They look well, and you know that
you are wearing the best. Just be
fitted at the Louvre Glove Co.'S store
1t is the place for your spring gloves.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

fora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey
v Typewriting, Copying and Steno
graphic work satisfactorily performed
at reasonable rates by the Misses Dor
sey, Room 8, LIE Droit Building,
Corner 9Th and T street northwest.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

$500 A MONTH!-The National
coIored Teachers Bureau has position
at that salary for a capable teae OF
ogricnltdre and dairying. Address j
G. Clayton, M. D., Secretary 459 u
treet q. w, at once.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

AS Sadie Winkler was, on Feb.
granted q divorce from her hus-
~ Richard Y. Winkler. Professor
hulAm L. RichaIds was her attorney.
The colored American., 1900-03-03

Have you stopped IN at Naughton's g
recently and had drink OF his harper
and Wilson wbIkey? Ii not, why not?
It's the hest liquor on the market
1925 14th street, u. W.
The colored American., 1900-03-03
SKIN Specialist!

NINE. G. A. FINNIE MACh
Is located at 1904 10th Street n. W.
She treats and guarantees cure tor all
Skin troubles, also the Scalp, terms
reasonable. She has preparation for
growing the Hair and cultivates the
Hair in the same old way. Will be
nleased to have her former customers
call and be beautifed by her new Skin
treatment. Bangs and Wigs made to
order.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-16

Mrs. Maurice Hagedon. a becom
ing gown Of rich black silk crepon
with trimmings Of turquoise velvet,
and fancy yoke.
Mrs. G.. S. Hardin wore a hand
some skirt Of violet silk with fancy
bodice in shades Of violet and green
with trimmings Of passementerie.
Little Leonard Jurden, a beauti-
full boy, by the.way, and who Is
always immaculate in appearance,
received the guests at the street
door, his pretty waist and tie as
white as the snow, his face full Of
the pleasure he felt at the import.
ance Of his position.
Miss Mary Mcdaniel and Win
field Armcntrout assisted in receiv-
ing and entertaining the guests up
OF this occasion. which, all declare
was one of the most delightfully."-
pleasant affairs Of the season.
A delicious luncheon daintily
served, was by no means a small
part OF the afternoons pleasure.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-16

The papers read showed much
study and careful preparation ON
the part Of each lady.
Mrs James colvcr,'s paper on
The Arr Of Brown" who is one
Of the most celebrated artists Of
the roth century and who died last
summer, a well received and
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
characteristics Of Gibson by
Mrs. VIM. Culver was we'll written
and made each person present feel
rs IL she had met the artist him.
self.
Mrs J. W. Carter was we'll up
on "Kemhcl's Genius and her pa.
per furnished much information.
"Do illustrations Illustrate" an
original paper by Miss Belle Nor.
dyke, was beautifully written and
Il vas suggested by the club that
it Ike handed to the different papers
for publication.
Prominent Cartoonis's," by
Mrs. Charles Parent showing the
powerful influence that caricaturcs
WELD on the public mind, was both
instructive and pleasing,
The club adjourned to meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Edgar Place
ON South Odell.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-16

OF Horace our young host at the
same time drinking from the cup.
she passed it around the room. Mr..
Ferguson at last receiving the cup
and re%marking that Miss Robertson
had SO thoroughly covered the
ground in regard to the cup that it
left little for him to say. lie then
drank to the health and happiness
Of the entire company Of little boys
and girls, and they took their de.
parture when the shades Of night
began to fall. each feeling happier
with nobler impulses instilled by
such entertainment.
In addition to the Young com
pany. Mesdames l.. p. Wiley. John
X. Hall, I'D r. Orear, Miss Nora
Robertson and Mr.. Ferguson were
present.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-16
Piesian Club.

The Pierian Club met with Mrs.
Galloway Monday afternoon, Feb.
Iath, and Notwithstanding the
snow storm that prevailed, there
was a full attendance.
The program American Art.
lists" an unusually interesting
one was carried out in its entirety.
The Marshall republican., 1900-02-16
A Beautiful Reception.

One Of the most attractive re.
ceptions Of the winter season. was
given last Friday afternoon by
Mesdamcs S. ". Armentrout and
llcbc Mcdaniel, at the home Of the
former on North Jefferson Avenue.
when some one hundred and fifty
guests awaited themselves Of the
opportunity OF accepting the hos.
pitality OF this delightful home.
The ar,istically decorated rooms
W.. re filled with handsomely gown-
ed ladies. where vari-colorcd pill.
lows. divans and rugs made a rich
background for the receiving The
dining table with its handsome art
square, embroidered IN Lal'rance
roses in natural tints very life.like.
OF which rested a pot Of bloom
ing Otalis, was the admiration
Of everyone present. Pink pre-
dominated in the decorations
throughout. producing with palms
and potted plants a charming ef-
feet.
In the receiving party were Mes.
danes 5. W. Armentrout and Hebe
Mcdaniel, making cordial aud era.
cious hostesses. Mrs. Armeptrout
received in a gown composed OF
fancy pink silk waist with trim
mimgs OF pink chiffon. with hand
some skirt Of black crepon. MrS.
Mcdaniel appeared to al advan.
tage in a handsome all black cos
tune of covert cloth with bodice OF
black silk with tucks and lace.
Mrs. Jurden who was also Of the
receiving party wore a black net
gown over black satin,
Miss Belle, OF Miami, wore q
beautiful black silk reception gown
with trimmings of white chiffon
and jet and carried pink carnations,
Mrs, ID. +. Bell, a handsome
black silk, with violet trimmings
Mrs. d. c. Gore wore an elegan,
reception dress of amethyst silk
trimmings of passementer ic and
point lace.