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Reception to Officers.
Recluse Found Dead in His Home

AMSTERDAM. N. Y, July 24-William
f. McLachlan. a recluse living on a small
farm in Cranes Hollow. a few miles from
this city. was found dead in his home la at
evening with eight stab wounds in his
body. three Of which had reached vita,
parts. McLachlan. who was estimated to
be worth $4,000, lived alone In q miseriv
way and made something from repairing
can be found. as some money and several
watches in the house were not disturbed
McLachlan was sfxty-two years old.
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LUNA WILL HIDE FACE.
Eclipse Tonight From Ten O'Clock to
Midnight

The man who runs the power station fur
nlshing illumination for the face of the
moon will slow down his engine shortly
after 10 O clock tonight. Rumor has 1t
that a new piston needs to be installed in
the principal motor.
Anyhow. there will be an eclipse. and 1t
will be visible throughout the eastern
states The weather man has kindly prom
ised fair skies for the event.
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Huge Grant for Lord Cromer.

LONDON. July 24.-In the house OF COM
mons this afternoon Premier Campbell
Bannerman presented a royal message pro-
posing a special grant OF S25O,OOo to Lord
Cromer. who recently resigned the post of
British agent and consul general In Egypt,
in recognition of his services to that coun-
try.
William II. X Redmond. nationalist, an
nounced his intention of opposing the vot-
ing of this sum,
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Immense Coal Find
POSTMASTER ARRAIGNED.
Boonsboro (Md.) Official Charged
With Soliciting Campaign Funds.

Special DISPATCH TO The Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Nd. July 24-Samuel
E. Young. postmaster at Boonsboro, this
county, Is being given a hearing before
United States Commissioner Alexander 8.
Hagner in Hagerstown this afternoon on
the charge OF soliciting campaign funds
from Frank T. Newcomer. rural free de-
livery carrier out of Boonsboro
The arrest of Postmaster Young yester-
day afternoon created a sensation, the war
rant being issue on Information made by
Post Office Inspector James B. Robertson
of Washington. United States District At
torney John C. Rose of Baltimore is con-
Quoting the prosecution.
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ARMENIAN THREATS.
Wealthy Boston Merchant Gets De.
mand From Revolutionists.

BOSTON. July 2i.-Moses II. Gulesian, a
wealthy Armenian merchant OF this city.
asserted today that yesterday he received
a postal card. bearing a New York post
mark and signed Committee OF Revolu-
tion." informing him that ne was TO be
killed like Hovannes s. TavshanJlan. the
New York rug importer.
The postal card read:
MY brother: We today have killed Ii. 8.
Tavshanjian. and next Monday will kill
you. You are a millionaire and you give
nothing to our party. Believe me. you die"
Mr. Gulesian said today that when he re-
ceived the card he thought It was a Joke.
but when he learned Of the assassination of
Tavshan1ian he felt that the matter was
serious.
The message was written In English.
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AGITATORS ARRIVING
SITUATION IN SEOUL TODAY.
JAPANESE WARsHPs.

SEOUL, July A.-Many agitators from
the provinces are arriving here. They are
not permitted to assemble in the city, and
therefore are meeting in suburban towns
where 100 soldiers were yesterday detailed
to dispense them.
On account Of the prevailing heat
drought and disquiet. the financial archives
Of the government and also the corre-
spondence of the various government de-
partments have been removed to the Japa-
nese city to insure their safety from de-
struction by fire.
A message from ChemulpO states that
the Japanese war vessels Kasagi. Nitaka
and Tsushima arrived there from Gensan
at o'clock this morning with many blue
jackets and the provincial troops on board.
The troops will proceed to Seoul.
Proposals Presented.
1t Is understood that the proposals of
Japan with which Viscount Hayashi was
charged. were presented by Marquis Ito
to the Korean cabinet, which met at 10
o'clock this morning under Japanese guard
The meeting was held in the temporary
quarters of the minister OF agriculture in
the Japanese section of the city. The min
listers deliberated until o'clock In the
afternoon, when Premier Iwan-Yung, to-
gether with the minister of war. presented
to the emperor in the palace, returning to
the cabinet meeting within two hours.
1t Is understood that the Japanese pro-
posals. though they do not modest the Sc
curity of the throne, are revolutionary
and the fact that the audience of the cabi-
net members with the emperor was brief
is believed to be evidence of the consterna-
ton of the court.
Ministry in Secret Session.
TOXIC. July "a MISUNDERSTANDING to
dispatch received here from Seoul this
morning Marquis Ito received a long mes
sage yesterday July %. from the imperial
government in this city and opened nego-
tiations with the Korean government the
same evening. The Korean ministry is
now holding meeting with closed DOORS
Wholesale Arrests.
Wholesale arrests of subordlnates leaving
the palace. began at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. the object being to intercept IL
possible communications from the former
emperor which might throw light on alleged
plots.
Marquis Ito's official newspaper expresses
satisfaction with the views of some Of the
foreign papers regarding the situation in
Korea. but says 1t Is surprised at the Inn
preston which appears to prevail abroad
that Japan has taken action in Korea, in
ssting that Japan has not done 50.
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Examining Board at Fort Myer.

board OF officers has been appointed to
meet at Fort Myer. Va, for the examina-
ton of such persons as may be authorized
to appear before 1t to determine their fit
ness for appointment as chaplain in the
army. The detail for the board: Mai
Francis A. Winter, surgeon: Maj. Joseph
t. Dckman. 18th Cavalry; Capt Thomas
NJ Corcoran. 18th Cavalry; Capt. Arthur F.
Cassels, Sd Field Artillery; Capt. Charles
{. Billingslea. assistant surgeon; Second
Lieut. John I. Donnelly, 18th Cavalry, re-
corder.
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TSft to Visit Canada

OTTAWA. July 24.-Secretary Taft Is ex-
pected to pay visit soon to the st. Law
renee river and gulf Mr.. R. w Scott the
Canadian secretary of state. is in communi-
cation with him regarding the visit. The
government 1t Is expected, will place one
of the dominion cruisers at his disposal.
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COMING TO SEE ROOSEVELT.
Two Koreans Denied Hague Confer
ence to Talk.

LONDON, July 24.-Two members of the
Korean delegation that was refused recognI-
ton by The Hague peace conference, VI
Tjyongoui and Prince VI Tying Chi, left
Southampton today on board the steamer
Majestic for New York. In an interview VI
Tjyongoui said:
Il shall travel direct to Washington,
where 1 hope to see President Roosevelt.
1t Is my intention to show America that
japan made its treaty Of November. 1905.
without the consent OF the Emperor of Ko-
rea or the cabinet, and that Korea never
gave up her independence or consented 10
the japanese protectorate"
The two Koreans propose to visit tho
principal cities Of the United States before
returning to London. They have not talked
with any government officials here.
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Railway Truck Ablaze.

The rear truck of an electric train over
the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric railway caught fire at
o. clock this afternoon at the intersection
of 18th and G streets. The trains crew
extinguished the flames before much dam
age was done.
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Will Filed for Probate.

The viii OF Ara NJ. Daniels dated April.
1s9I offered today for probate. A
watch and chain is bequeathed To his son.
A NJ. y. Daniels. and the remaining estate
including the property at 14th and 7 streets
northwest. : devised to his widow. Mrs
Emma V. Daniels. The widow IS also
uarned as cXerutriX
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GLIDDENERS ARRIVE
LAST LEG OF THE LONG ANIMAL
AUTOMOBILE TOUR.

NEW YORK. July c4.-The first OF tho
Giidden tourist automobiles reached the
city hall in Jersey City. the end OF their
io'o-miie run at noon today. half an hour
ahead OF the schedule. Other GERS prompt
ly followed
The tourists caught up with the pilot car
at Trenton and slowed down to allow the
piiot TO take lead again. The trip from
Philadelphia TO Jersey City was made with
out serious mishap and as fast as the cars
arrived they lined up in front OF the city
hal, where reviewing stand had been
erected. The tourists had luncheon while
waiting to start for this city at 2 O'Clock
when there will be a parade.
Leave Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. July 24.-About hfty OF
the cars. all that remained of the one hun
dred that started from Cleveland July 10
on the annual Giidden tour left here to-
day for New York the last leg of the trip.
Twenty of the cars left with clean scores
The first to get away was number II of the
Mercer County On. j. A. {. 1t left at
am. from city hall. where the cars were
parked last night. and the last car got
away at ':lO am. The running time be-
tween here and New York. ninety-elght
miles, will be five and half hours.
Passing Through Trenton.
TRENTON. n. J.. July 24-The Cildden
tourists passed through this city today
without mshap. The first car arrived at
$40 am. Under an arrangement perfected
by President Sadler of the New Jersey
Automobile Association the route through
the city was changed so that the cars
passed over the upper Delaware river
bridge and through State street, the city's
principal highway. The tourists were
heartily greeted by the crowds along the
route. At the bridge each car was handed
a hamper of luncheon.
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w orkman Injured.

Gae,aEo Retro. Italian about forty
five years OF age while working on the
tracks ~ the Capital Traction railway
about - O'Clock this afternoon, at 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
struck by car No. 81 of the same line
and received cut on his head He was
treated at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-24

Nshment have formed the handbook haot
and their efficiency has suffered according
4, The Star could do no better work for
the District of Columbia than by closing
down these handbooks and driving the
makers out of the boundaries oil the CITY
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Senator Lodge for Chairman.

BOSTON. July Ex-senator Henry Cabot
Lodge was today made permanent CHAIR
man of the republican state committee.
Friday. October 5. was decided upon as no
time, and Symphony Hall, this city. the
place at which the convention will be heis.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK. July 24.-Arrived: Steamers
halser Wilhelm der Crosse. from Bremen;
Oceanic, from SOUTHAMPTON
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JAPAN ESE ARRIVE
CRUISERS SALUTE AMERICAN
WARSHIPS AT BREST.

BREST, July 24.-The Japanese cruisers
Tsukuba and Chitose, under the command
Of Vice Admiral Sir Ger Ijuin, arrived in
this harbor this morning. While entering
the visiting warships saluted the forts with
twenty-one guns. and as they swung around
to drop anchor near the American cruisers
Washington and Tennessee the latter flag
saluted the japanese division with fifteen
guns, which was returned gun for gun.
Immediately after the exchange OF salutes
the Japanese naval attache at Paris, Capt.
Moryana, boarded the Tsukuba and con-
ferred with Vice Admiral IJuin. About half
an hour later the Japanese vice admiral
and his staff left the Tsukuba and came
ashore for round Of official visits. They
were received by Vice Admiral Pethau of
the French navy. surrounded by his aids
in the red salon Of the maritime prefecture
Later the visitors called upon the mayor
and civil authorities Of Brest
The crews of the Japanese cruisers are
to be kept on board until further orders
and the American bluejackets also have
been denied shore leave. Rear Admiral
stockton explains that this restriction is
customary on the day before warships leave
port.
Reception to Officers.
The officers OF both squadrons attended
an elaborate reception followed by dane
ing, given by the naval authorities In the
garden OF the maritime prefecture The
garden and building were handsomely deco
rated with flowers and the flags of France.
Japan and the United States. Bands PLAYED
on the terraces, and inside orchestras
played from the galleries. The American
and Japanese officers mingled on the most
friendly terms, and the best of good nature
prevailed.
Vice Adviral Ijuin and his staff will leave
here for Paris tonight. They will be es-
corted by Lieut.. Champobeau of the French
navy.
The American cruisers are to sail away
tomorrow morning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Mrs. N. c. Jones Of Harvey cele-
brated her SEVENTEEN birthday Sum-
day. June %. with her children.
grand children. neighbors and
friends. She has four children liv-
ing. Mrs. A. B. Candy of Rock
Prairie, Mrs. c. S. Jones. Miss
Emma Jones and ]. d. Jones Of
Harvey, twenty-six grand children
and two great grand children. most
all Of them gathered at the old
home on this happy occasion. Her
two aged sisters. Mrs. Frank Jones
who is now seventy-fve years Of
age, and Mrs. NJ. A. Holland who
is sixty-three, were present.
A magnificent dinner was spread
on the long table under the shade
trees and all partook Of the many
good things TO eat. wishing that
grand-mother's birthday would
come often. Mrs. Jones is now
we'll and hearty. We wish for her
many such birthdays. -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26
pAsseSoeRlrRAIN SCHEDULES.
c. NJ. Spell Visited Waco Yesterday.

c. NJ. Spell visited Waco Yesterday.
Ralph n. Dunn went TO Hsarne yesier-
day.
Jack Graham OF Harvey. was in the city
yesterday.
wANTED-Tcn pounds clean rags at
Eagle Office. o.
w. n. Templeson was here from Cam
eron yesterday.
Misses Vivian and Ruby James are visit
ing In Palestine.
DR.. ]. w. csviu. ofhee a, Z. J. Jen-
kins' Drug Store. lssu
The Bryan Ice Company is paying Q
cent, for oss sacks. Ia
Miss Tommie May Spell is visiting rel
siives In HiIIsboro.
. DR.. and Ms. Joe Gilber, were visitors
from College yesterday.
Mr.. and Mn. Jas. J. Ray have gone to
visit a. Waco and Hondo.
. Judge A. G. Board wen, to Franklin
yesterday on legal business.
sMr. Louis Stephan and daughter. Miss
lnez, are visiting In Houston.
FOR SALE--Smsll one-hore wagon,
cheap. Apply to w. T. Ford. lss II
w. E. Johnson and A. L. Evans left
yesterday morning for business trips.
Ira Gocch was here from NavascsN yes-
ierdsy looking after business Interests.
DR.. and Mrs. Claude searcy were here
from Hampstead yesterday visiting rela-
tives.
have q wagon and good double team
for all kinds Of hauling. Phone s2s. Joe
Kosh S9-u
Mrs. Bette BELL LET, yesterday to visit
her brother and family at olinda, near
Mumford.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Fairey returned to Marlin
yesterday after a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. ].
w. Fairey.
Mis-. W. +. stockton has returned to
Groesbeeck after visi, to Mr.. and. Mrs.
T. A. Adams.
w. A. Reinhard,, travelling passenger
agent Of the II. & +. C.. was visitor to
Bryan yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26

Emmett Cole went to Mumford yesier-
day to attend house party given by Mr..
and Mrs. J. X. Collier.
For fine fresh bred and cakes OF all kinds
call At the Texas Bakery. Careful stsen-
,ention to special orders. Phone 80. Mrs.
Otto Boehme. DIT
DR.. r. X. Collard WIS here from Vince
lock. and left by an early morning train
yesterday for Hallettsville TO attend Green .
Brigade reunion.
Bob Martin. who has been here recuper-
ating from injuries sustained in fall while
painting In Houston, returned TO that city
yesterday morning.
An installation OF officers will be held
by the kurten Masonic lodge on Thurs
day. Hon. w. c. Davis Of this city. has
been invited to deliver an address on Ma
sonry.
c. q. Walker reports more than hall Of
the party Of thirty booked for the Mexico
,np which he Is advertising in the Eagle.
The number will positively be limited to
thirty persons.
Mc>srs. Joe and Paul Battle Of Cal,est,
have purchased the Exchange Shaving Par
Tor from J. +. Grice. and will take charge
Of the business Monday. Mr.. Grioe will
90 to California on a prospecting tour.
A woman Is entitled to the best os every
shing. especially in sewing machine that
she Is expected to operate herself. We
tell the Singer under the unqualified guar
ansee that Il Is the best machine made.
T. A. Sssterwhife. io4f
The passenger business Of the r.. Worth
division Of the I. & @. N. shows eoniin-
ued improvement. II will he great con-
,enienee when a double daily train service
Is established on this road. especially 10 II
Is so arranged tina, there will be south
bound forenoon train.
Prudence and good business judgment
suggest that YOU should Al all times keep
your life and property we'll insured. Con-
sui, Ino. B. Hines for anything in the in
surrnoe line. ofice in Smith Building.
Phone l6i. DIFF
The old. new. never ending delight Of
the home is the modern sewing machine.
Of which the Singer is recognized As the
mos, rsrfec, type. For economy, case in
running and perfection Of work. use only
the Singer. r. A. Saisefwhise, Agent. II
Notify me regarding your insurance
needs. No better inducements can be Of
fered by any agency in Teas than ! am
able to give you. II your property Is not
fully covered why run the risk Of loss. See
me or call me up by phone today. J. b.
Hines. i@u
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26
rOUSrAIN.eDOE DRY GOODS CO..
JAMES CONTEST.

This count was made last night
and shows candidates continued in
terest. The largest gains for the
week were made by Miss Lula Bull
lock with Miss Lena Searcy close
second. Among the young men
Marion Rankin leads for the
week with small majority with
Jesse Hensarling next best. The
following is the total vote:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26
FINE ADDING MACHINE.

The City National Bank has just
received very fine new Burroughs
adding machine. made TO special
order, and having device for adj
ding two separate columns of hg-
ures at once and other new attach
meuts increasing its convenience
and serviceability. II is larger
than the usual machine and one OF
the best manufactured. Its capac-
ity is within one cent of eleven
millions.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26
snoor AND BARBECUE TODAY.

As previously announced the
Bryan Gun Clubs annual shoot
and barbecue takes place today a,
the fair grounds and a good time is
expected by lovers of the sport.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26

Gladys Edith Is so sorry she took
Herbert's ring back 20 price a. Pene-
iope-why 50; Glndys-why. the Jew
elcr said seeing Herbert hadn't been
IN to settle for II. rs ne promised, he
guessed he'd keep a.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26

Every dody does At Galveston. The J..
& G. N. r. X. announces another one OF
their popular rate excursions to Galveston
for Saturday. July 9th. The Island City
was never, more attractive and the beach Is
q regular bel hive Of amusement novelties.
The Galveston excursions are gaining In
popularity. July 8
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-06-26

ORGAN RECITAL.
An organ recital will be given q $50
O'Clock Wednesday evening BY Mn. n.
o. Boatrighs and Mn. Robs. S. Webb q
the Fim Baptist church. There will b
no charge tor admission. but free will
offering for the benefit Of the Ladies Aid
Society Of the First Baptist church. III
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-16
cLARKsBoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Burdens we're Sat-
urday and Sunday guests with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ham at Chester.
Mrs. Nettie Smith spent Tuesday with
Miss Anna Williams at Pitman Grove.
Miss Mae Vannetta spent a few days
with relatives in Camden this week.
At the German Conference held in Phil
adelphia recently ,nos one change was made,
hence Rev. BUST was returned to this
charge for another year.
Mrs. Harry Moore is spending few days
this week with her parents at Underwood.
The funeral Of Mrs. Thomas Sharp, for
merly Of this place, was held in the Meth-
odist Church last Sunday morning. ReY.
J. r. Vannatta conducted the services She
leaves a large circle Of friends to mourn her
loss.
Miss Lora and Lille Dole, and Miss
Goesnell, Of Philadelphia, were guests st
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Y Clark
last week.
Rev. E. Fl. Cook, pastor Of the Baptist
Church at Ms. Royal, and delegation OF
members Of that church, attended the Bap-
fist Church al Mullica Hill last Sunday
morning Mr.. Cock preached a very help
full sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reeves and son
Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Y. Clark. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Durham and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph T. Sickler attended the reception Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reeves, at Woodbury.,
last week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-16
PAUL sRoRo.

A committee was appointed by Mayor
Adamson to visit Rehoboth, Delaware, last
week to inspect gas lighting plant OF that
place, consisting of w, S. Thomson, G.. G.
Laws, B. G. Paul, and Councilmen Furry,
Trainer and Jester. They spent day and
night at the place and found very good
lighting plant there, the gas being made
of acetiline. $780,
Two men were arrested Sunday evening
near the railroad station, and fined fer in
decent exposure. Persons living near the
station and on the road from the club houses
at Billingsport complain OF the behaviour
Of half drunken men on Sundays, and the
Mayor decided to break it up.
w. Scott Thomson bought a house and
lot at Rehoboth, Delaware, while visiting
that place last week. Scott will spend
some of the summer and fall at that seaside
resort.
/. G. Cox Bros. are cutting some very
fine asparagus on their beds here, and get
ting fine prices for it.
About forty Of Mrs. M. J. Doolittle's
friends gave her a birthday surprise party
Tuesday night. They went to Mrs. Doo-
Titles home on Broad street and finding
the room somewhat limited, repaired to the
7. M. G. A. room on Swedesboro avenue,
where they spent very pleasant evening.
Edward Bates had five hundred tomato
plants killed by frost in the field Sunday
night last He says there was heavy frost
and some ice which was more than the
plants could stand.
Mr.. George Bloodgood moved to Clayton
Monday last where be will follow his bust
ness of contractor and builder.
Mayor w. j. Adamson is building two
up-to-date eight-room houses on Delaware
street, north of the railroad. They will be
credit to the town, and make two fine
homes when completed.
George Brown is working at carpentering
for W. J. Adamson.
The fishermen are doing fairly we'll now.
Not many fish, bnt the price makes up for
Quantity.
i We had another fire Wednesday morning
in house on Madison street, occupied by
Mr.. Magill. The fire started in the CHM
ney, burned the attic out, and at one time
the entire roof seemed TO be on fire, but
good, quick work by the fire laddies and
neighbors, got the goods out and put il out
with some difficulty. The house had to be
flooded. The damage was about five hum
bred dollary, partly insured.