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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-13
BANDITS KILL SPANIARDS.
THREE MURDERS REPORTED FROM
THE CUBAN INTERIOR.
Recent Brawls in Havana Said to Re Due
10 tho Spanish club, Ell Golpo-CubRns
Want Spanish Editor Expelied-Gen.
Gomez Ill-Havana Bishops Protest.

Recent Brawls in Havana Said TO Re Due
30 tho Spanish Club, Ell Golpo-CubRns
Want n Spanish Editor EKpeIied-Gen.
Gomez Ill-Havana Bishops Protest.
Sseaol Gable Deipdth to TnE sUE.
HAVANA. June IL. - Civil Governor Ruis
Rivera has telegrapbed to Gen. Brooke that a
number Of bandits last night attacked a store
on the Nueva Paz sugar estate and murdered
two Spaniards and wounded another.
A band OF outlaws have murdered Spaniard
near the town OF Guanajay. province of Pinar
del Rio.
The Spanish Club, FL Golpe. was visited last
night by the Chief OF Police. who had been in
formed that its meDa bers were the promoters
OF disorders by Spaniards, especially on the
occasions when q Spanish steamer leaves for
Spain. The last brawl at La Punta is ascribed
to the club. The President explained to the
Chief OF Police that the club was lawfully con-
stituted, whereupon the latter withdrew, but
he has ordered his subordinates to keep care
full watch on the club. whose only object. ac-
cording to the detectives. is to make trouble
between the Spaniards and Cubans. and to
carry on an anti-Amercan propaganda.
The Cuban Club la collecting signatures to a
petition asking for the expulsion from the
island Of Nicholas Rivero. editor OF the Didrio
de Ia Marina who Is a conspicuous m EN- Der OF
the Golpe Club. Senior Rivero daily writes
strong articles against the Cubans. and his
actions and those Of other members OF the club
have excited the luminosity of the Cubans.
The Bishop Of Havana has complained to
Governor General Brooke against the claim Of
the municipality that it owns the cemetery
here. The Bishop says that the cemetery was
gift made to the Church by tn Spanish Gov
eminent. but the municipality holds that the
Government had no right to give lands which
belonged to the city. Gen. Brooke inform ed
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A Tailor's Attempt to DO n Doctors Work
Results in n Tragedy.

Mrs. Lizzie Corretz. the wife OF tailor living
at 900 Walabout street. Williamsburg. died
yesterday in the Eastern District Hospital
under circumstances which caused Coroner
Delap to order an inquest. The woman was
taken i'll on Saturday and DR.. Jacob Londoner
of6l Tompkins avenue. was called. He admin
isterei chloroform and placed bottle contain
ing an ounce OF the drug on a mantel. warning
Corretz not to NEEDLE with IT, Some time
later Mrs. Corretz was seized with commissions
and DIR. Leon LAURA. who was summoned. ad-
vised her removal to a hosptal An ambulance
call was sent to the Eastern District Hospital
DIR. Bullwinke. the ambulance surgeon, on
his arrival found C9rretz adm nistering choro-
form to his wife pr. Bullwinkle removed Mrs
Corretz to the hospital. where abe remained
unconscious until she died Meanwhile she
had given birth to child. An autopsy made
last evening showed that Mrs Corretz's death
was due to asphyxiation from the inhalation OF
chloroform fumes.
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BRooKLrN,s CREW TO CELEBRATE.
Picnic and Dinner tho Anniversary of
Santingo-Schley May Be There.

Picnic and Dinner the Anniversary OF
Santingo-Schley May BE There.
The crew OF the cruiser Brooklyn has made
arrangements to celebrate the anniversary Of
the battle OF Santiago on July 3. 1t will march
from the navy yard at q A. NJ. headed by tho
navy yard band. to the Borough Hall in Brook
lyn. There trolley will be taken to Schultz's
Park. where there will be games dancing and
a.dinner.
Rear Admiral Schley. whose flagship the
BROOKLYN was at Santiago. has sent this letter
to Stephen Donnelly. chief gunners mate and
Chairman OF the Celebration Committee. In re-
sponse to an invitation to attend
DEAR SIR: ! am delighted to hear that my
brave comrades on board the Brooklyn are to
have a picnic of another kind on this Sd Of
July to celebrate the one Of year ago off San
tiago. and II l can get release from an engage
ment for that day. made before I knew that
my comrades were to celebrate. shall surely
come. Nothing could afford me more delight
than to participate In tho pleasures OF my com
ing day which their bravery and good work
below the protective deck and behind the guns
made so glorious for our country. Aswe shared
in common dangers year ago L hope to be
able to share in their pleasure on the coming
ann versary Of that great bait e in which they
throughout our beloved country. With many
thanks am always very truly yours.
Rear Admiral Sampson has also been specially
invited. Orders have been received at the
yard to have the repairs on the Brooklyn
rushed as qnicEiy as possible and she is to be
OF the injuries she received Off the Battery on
Memorial Day will be efnitely ascertained.
Tn board OF GnGr Theh has been
morrow. There was rumor at the yard that
the Brooklyn might be sent to Manila as soon
as the repairs are completed. but it could not
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The Weather.

storm OF low pressure was central yesterday over
South Dakota moving eastward. 1t was preceded
by heavy rainfall in Wisconsin. At La Crosse Ave
inches Of rain fell, and at Milwaukee, between one
and two inches in twenty -four hours Lighter rain
was falling in Iowa, Minnesota. the Dakotas and
Montana and showers in Delaware, Maryland Wiz.
RiniA. Tennessee. Indiana and Michigan. Elsewhere
the weather generally fair.
1t was growing decidedly warmer in all tho Cen.
trail States and slightly warmer in the Atlantic
States. Tho conditions are favorable FOR warmer
and su.try weather tor the next day or two.
In this city yesterday it was partly cloudy, with
one or two light sprinkles Of rain; average humid
ity 10 per cent; wind southerly. average velocity
twelve miles an hour; barometer. corrected TO read
TO sea level at & A, NJ. 1920. 3 p. NJ 3oI5
The temperature as recorded by the oficAl ther-
mometer aud also by THE Suns thermometer at the
street level is shown in the annex cd table:
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The Grand Jury yesterday dismissed seven
teen excise complaints. and the following
named persons, who were charged with violat-
ing the Liquor Tax law. were discharged from
custody John Coogan. 228 West street: John
Miller, "a Amsterdam avenue: Thomas Car
penter. Lexington avenue: Joseph Martenck,
1901 First avenue: Louis Muller 2OO7 First
avenue: Gottlieb Bigger. 342 West Forty-sec-
fourth street, Patrick j. Collins, 23O} South
ern Boulsvard: William Neuer. 70 Cortlandt
Samuel Victor: 1882 Third avenue John NJ
Rafferty,. 548 West Thirty sixth street: George
bach, 1929 Lexington avenue: James O'Toole.
$50 sixth avenue; John Courtney. 4S6 South
ern boulevard; Siegfried Fine. 159 East 1O6th
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MAY TRY DIR. M,oIFFEnE
Presbytery Appoints n Special Committee
to Investigate His Cnse.

At the meeting OF tho Presbytery yesterday
the action OF the General Assem- bly, in the Nc
Giffert case was read. The communication
consisted OF two parts. the first stating that
the assembly had accepted Dr. McGffert's
apology. but still held that he was spreading
heretcal doctrines. In the second part Of the
communication the case was formally turned
over to the Presbytery, with instructions Ito
deal with DR.. McGifrert as its wisdom die
tated." Following the reading OF this reso-
luton was passed that the matter be referred
to committee of seven. which shall report not
later than the November meeting. The COM
mittee appointed is as follows: DIR. H. +. Sam
pie. Chairman; DIR. X II. Booth, DIR. J. b. shaw.
pr. Erskine White, DR.. w. L. Magic. Oscar f.
Boyd and Titus Il. Meigs.
The West church trouble was brought up
again. when a committee OF the former Elders
OF the church presented commune ation. in
which they explained their reasons for, resign
ing. They had acted IN concert with the trus-
tees. they asserted. and as tho congregation re-
fused to elect the trustees, they did not soc how
they could continue as officers OF the church.
The memorial went on TO recite the Elders
BY stating that il would be Desirable i Tor the
Presbytery to exercise its episcopal oversight
In the matter This request was complied
with, in the appointment Of n committee to visit
the church and make Thorough investigation.
discpssipn arose oyer the action taken list
Avenue Church in refusing to read before the
congregation the decision OF the General As:
hemDly Iii the W arsZawldk case. The action OF
the clerk. =. b. Brownell. was Endorsed by
Elders Rawlins. and Talcott. The matter. e1-
the Presbytery yesterday. A controversy arose
at once as to whether it was a judicial or an
administrative case, rs In judicial case the
Presbytery would have to be charged rs a
court. The question was still unsettled after
two hours' wranGling. when 1t was suggested
Sunday which had been passed. nothing fur
Their could be done anyway. The whole matter
was therefore dropped.
The pastoral relations between DR.. Walter d.
buchanan OF the Thirteenth Street Church
and his congregation were dissolved yesterday
at Mr. Buchanan reuuest
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POLICENAN ARRESTED IN COURT.
Tables Turned on Him When His Prisoner
Charges Him with brutality.

tnarRes WIN Hrutalty.
An insignificant row on the recreation pier
at the foot OF Barrow street on Sunday evening
led to tho arrest Of Alfred De Laire. IL years
old. of 2OJ West Tenth street BY Policeman
John j. Howard Of the Charles street station.
When the young man was arraigned on a charge
OF disorderly conduct in the jefferson Market
Police Court Yesterday he told Magistrate Cor
nell that Howard seized him as he was being
chased from.the pier BY the other policeman
stationed there. When Howard found.that the
other man had no charge TO make against De
sometimeS with his fist, sometimes with the
night stick. and kicked him between the
blows. finally himself arresting him.
Mrs. MAY Olson. Mrs. Laura Myrirk and Miss
Bessie Olson. sisters Of tho prisoner. who
we're present when the arrest was made cor
roborated his story They also said that when
they tried to speak to Howard he swore at
them and finally he lifted his club TO strike
Mrs. Myrick. but didn't.
oner. aud called attention to tho fact that no
signs OF his having suffered violence were Nisi:
lilo on him. He also said that De Laire had
been lighting.
What's that" demanded Magistrate Cor
nell "A few minutes ago YOU sald thGt there
were no charges OF that KIND against the pris-
onsr. think il is tins for me to stop this
kind OF business
He ordered complaint of assault TO be made
were then adjourned ill this morning. How
ard was parolsd in the custody Of his Captain.
he Iaire was set free on his own recogl-
Zance,
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MoLINEUx CASE GOES OYER.
Justice Giidersieeve, who IL n Friend OF
Cen. MolinenH. Prefers Not TO Hear II.


Roland b. Molineux. who Is charged with
sending through the mails poison that killed
Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. and who Ia making
a stiff legal fight for his liberty, was brought
from the Tombs Prison yesterday to Part II.
OF the Supreme Court on the writ OF habeas
corpus sued out by his counsel. Weeks 4 Bat
tie At the same time the District Attorney
and the clerk Of the Court Of Special Sessions
were in court to answer the writ Of certiorari
tanned for Molineuy from Justice Gildersleeve
"a writ Of prohibition restraining Justice
Jerome from going on with the examination Of
answer t. the writ Of ccrtiorari the District At
torney and the clerk Of tho court had brought
with them all tho parers in the case.
Justice GildcrSlceNc announced that he would
with Gen. MolineuI father Of the man under
arrest. He said
I'VE are veterans Of the war, old comrades
and members Of the g. A. r.. and have talked
about the case, and have even advised him that
his son q case IL in good hands. Under these
circumstances don't think 1t would be proper
Tor me TO hear the arguments on these wrltS."
Justice Gilderseevo said he had spoken to
his associates about another Judge. and the
name Of Justice FurSman had been suggested.
He said il would he determined later II Justice
Fursman could hear the matter or what other
Judge would take UP tn" case II he could not.
He then adjourned the matter over 10 Wednes-
day morning II the Court holds that Justice
Jerome is without jurisdiction in the case As
sistant District Attorney Osborne will apply to
the case to the present Grand jury As Judge
Mcmahon has had the case before him several
times, Judge Ncwburgcr Will probably direct
Mr.. Osborne to apply to Judge Mcmahon for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-13
TEDDY, THE MASCOT EAGLE. DEAD.
Tho Pet of the Rough Riders n Victim of
Consumption.

Tho Pet of the Rough Riders Victim of
Consumption.
Teddy the masco eagle Of Rooseyelts rough
riders is dead. His death was caused by con-
sumption. the germs Of which are supposed to
have infected him while in cam . in Cuba. The
mascot was caught in Kansas and Joined tho
rough-riders at San Antonio. Tex lie fol-
lowed the fortunes Of the regiment through
out the campaign in Cuba. When the regi-
ment disbanded at Montauk delegation Of
soldiers took the bird to the Central Park Me-
nagerie and turned it over to Director Smith.
with a letter from Col. Roosevelt asking that
the eagle be we'll cared for The soldiers were
greatly affected when taking leave 81 their
mascot They kissed him and gave the COW
boy yell as parting salute.
Teddy was at that time full OF spirit and he
assumed the leadership of the collection Of
eagles. hawks and huzHards In the cage with
him. His sway was unquestioned un I'll about
two months ago. when three bald eagles were
aided.to the family. They pitched upon Teddy
and so thoroughly whippe him that there
after he fockcl by himself in the corner OF
the cage and made no attempt to eat until his
conquerors had finished their elmer and gone
was broken when he was deposed from the
leadership OF the cage He had been such a
pet with the soldiers and had been SO accus-
toned to boss his companions that his spirit
could not bend to the altered condition Of
things. when even the buzzards ignored him
rector Smith had him put IN the menagerie
hospital under the Treatment OF Billy Snyder
the animal trainer. Tho tenderest care failed
to conquer the disease, and Teddy died yes
stuffed and placed in the Museum OF Natural
History,
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FINDS 1T EVERYWHERE
Started with Mrs. Gilcrist OF Emer-
son Avenue.

| had quite n time following DR..
Steinnann's directions when he told
me that he could not cure me otmy ner-
vous trouble until l quit drinking
coffee, and upon my statement that
could not give up the habit he told
me to get the genuine Postum Food
Coffee.
He said "be sure and get the pack
age with the red seals, for there have
been good many limitations put on
the market.
Well, | got a package and had 1t
made like l always make coffee; that
is, take it off from the stove as soon as
it begins to boil.
When drank n mouthful of Postum
made this way l thought l would never
drink any more, for it was horrid fiat
and insipid. Il was living in Denver.
Col, at the time.)
/ spoke to Mrs. Gilcrist, a friend
living on Emerson ave-, about what
the Doctor had given me that horrid
stuff called Postum" and she laughed
out loud and said, II know just what's
the matter with you. l have been
using Postum for months, and it is de-
licious, but you have to boil 1t or it
will not taste good. ~
i told her she was welcome to the
rest of my package, as | was through
WIFI IL, DuU S1e insisted on my trying
it at once more, and when we reached
homo we were so much interested in
1t that she went to the kitchen and
made some for our lunch.
took only little sip at first, for
was afraid OF it, but when tasted it
as she had made it, what difference
there was 1t was beautiful deep
brown color, had a lovely strong coffee
taste, and that cup completely cap
tured me.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs McGaffey, both
living on Stout St, friends, have been
induced to leave off coffee and use Pos
tum, as they have been very greatly
improved in health, and are now high
in it's praise
While visiting Prof w. H. CLANCY
of Chicago, found his family using
Postum.
No matter where I go, l generally
find Postum ahead of me. | went to
Cincinnati, o., short time ago and
visited with friend, Mrs. Lyman, on
Center av., and sure enough. for break
fast there was my favorite Postum,
which she has been using for a long
time.
l am so thoroughly we'll and happy
in the enjoyment of my health since
leaving off coffee and taking Postum,
that | cannot thank the Postum Co.,
and DIR. Steinmann enough. Miss ID.
Wilson, 40 Bed ST., Chicago. -Adr.
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Mrs. Roberts's Negro AsSailant Protected
from Mob Violence.

from MOD violence.
BRIDGEPORT. June 12.-William Morrison
the young colored man who assaulted aged
Margaret Roberts at her home In Stratford last
Saturday morning. was arraGned before Jus
ticc Peck this morning. He was very much
frightened, and trembingly uskod Judge Peck
if they would give him any show. He was
afraid he would be lynched. When Judge Peck
assured him that he would be protected and
receive as much consideration as white man
he seemed greatly relieved. He pleaded guilty
and was h" ~ for the superior Court. The
penalty for the offence is imprisonment for life
AT the close of the hearing Edward b. Rob-
erts. a nephew Of the victim Of Morrison. stood
at the door of the Town Hall. A the prisoner
came out handcpfed with Sheriff stagg and
Constable B"ardsley.. young Roberts dashed
forward and struck him. Sheriff StosG told
Constable B"ards,ey to look out for ths pris-
oner and grabbed Roberts. A crowd OF more
than z hundred men and boys closed in around
the officers. and cries of Lynch him. and Kill
him" were heard. Roberts was struggling to
get away from tho Sheriff and Morrison was
pleading with Constable Beardsley not to let
the crowd get at him. After struggle Nor
rson was landed in the lookup and as soon as
possible was taken to the county Jail in this city
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-13

Tho Big Animals Now Receiving Their An.
nual Coating of Skin Conserver.

The Big Animals Now Receiving Their An.
nual Coating of Skin Conserver.
The annual painting Of the elephants in the
Central Park menaGerie was begun yesterday
at the order Of Director John b. Smith. who
said the work was necessary to prevent the
animals from going upon the sick list. In their
native jung!es, Mr.. Smith said. elephants seek
10y instinct pool Of water and mud and wallow
in it until their thick skins become soft and
moist. The wallowing Ia repeated at frequent
intervals, SO that tho animals skin is kept
from cracking. As the elephant is not able to
do this in captivity. a substitute is provided in
tho painting process. The paint is mixture
Of oil and lampblack,
Billy Snyder. tho animal trainer. got things
ready Yesterday and had begun work on Old
Tom. the trick elephant. when he was called
away. and further work was postponed for
day or two. The ami mails are first thoroughly
scrubbed with CASTLE soap and water. and
ten gallons OF neatsfoot oil are used on each
beast. and when the job is completed the ami
mas are as black as a newly poll shed stove.
Tom became unruly about three weeks ago
and SNYDER had TO stop the daily performances
he has been accustomed to give for the amuse-
ment OF the children who visit the menagerie.
Tho elephants temper was becoming bad and
snyder decided that something must be done
in the elephants stall. Tho big animals are
very much afraid OF dogs and Tom trumpcted
with fright sWayed his body and tugged at
his chains in an effort to get away from the
after u few days the elephant became accus-
toned 70 his new companion and the two be-
came friends. The dogs presence has done
much to soothe the big boasts temper.
Jewel. the other elephant, cannot overcome
the fear OF dog and raises row each time
the pup wanders into her stall.
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RESCUED WITH Az UMBRELLA.
Passenger Hooked n Boys Collar rs He
Was SINKING in tho Ferry slim.

Eight year-old John Lyons OF 343 East
Twenty second street, while playing with three
other boys on the recreation pier at the foot of
East Twenty street yesterday alter
noon. missed his footing and fell into the
water. He was carried by the tide into the
slip Of the Grernpoint Forty before Policeman
Farrell, who was stationed there. could get to
the edge Of the pier.
f. u Bradshaw OF Chicago was about to cross
over on the farrytoat Last Sid" lie ran down
10 the cdgs of til" ferry slip aud managed TO
slip the crooked handle OF his umbrella under
Johnny's collar lust AZ the boy was about to
sink for IA" tnlrd time. bradshaw then
reached down with one arm and pulled he boy
out. Johnny wa, pumped out by an ambu-
lance surgeon from bellevue llOspita and sent
home little the worse for his adventure.
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DANGEROUS FIREWoRKs ON s1nu

superintendent Murray Finds Some That
May EIplod" Spontaneously.
Superintendent Murray OF the Bure.u =,
Combustibles reported to Fire COMMISSIONS
scannell yesterday that he had recently mada
an examination OF certain kinds OF flrework
exposed for sale and had discovered that in
ferior chemicals had been used in their mann.
facture, and thatthis adulteration was sourc.
OF danger IN that the fireworks were likely to
explosion was kelly to occur while The Il gu 81
W MoI ~. were IN storage Commissioner Sean
neil instructed him TO draw up a set of rntas
and regulations to govern the msn,, 10 auies
and sale OF fireworks in this city u'oe'ute
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EXPLOSION IN RESTAURANT FAULTS.
| Goal Gas May Have Caused 1t, tho Firsme
Think-No Damage Done,

An explosion in the coal vaults under Refs
elbows restaurant at 49, to 1876 Canal street.
startled pedestrians at 5 o'clock last night.
The detonation was unusually heavy. Smoke
was seen coming from the sidewalk gratinRs
and the manhole covers to the coal shutes.
The flremen who were called found the cellar
full OF smoke. They opened all the coal vaults
and let out the smoke. There was no debris
OF any DESCRIPTION. and no damage had been
caused; There was. however. a strong smell
lation OF coal gas might have caused the expIo-
sion,
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Standard Oil Company Has Offered . Con.
tract for Another Year.
Russell Sage denied last night report that
the Standard Oil Company would not furnish
oil after July to the Standard GasliEht Com
pany and that he would be forced by that
means to accept the terms offered by the Con-
solidated Gas Company, in which the Standard
OIL interests are largely identified
ON the contrary" said Mr.. Sage "thena
have heen negotiations to-day. and the Stand.
ard Oil Company, offered to supply oil to us for
another year under contract. Other parties in
My US" " "op-
Are there any negotiations at present look
NO" replied Mr. Sage.
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CUT RATES TO BOSTON.

Now Haven Boats in Opposition to the Now
Haven Railroad.
The New York and New Haven line OF steam
boats began a service between this city and
Providence yesterday in opposition to the
boats controlled by the New York. New Haven
and Hartford Railroad. The Richard Peck left
Providence for New York at 4 80 P. NJ. and the
Shinnecock chartered from tho Long Island
Railroad by the New Haven line. left Peck slip
for Providence at 4 7. N. The farei to and
from Providence 10 50 so. and the faro between
providence and Boston by way Of the New York.
fare to Providence on the boats controlled by
the railroad is So, The new line buys the rail-
road tickets 1t sells to its patrons in the open
cut of the New Haven line.