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New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND.
Police Think She Fell from Roof
Her FamiIy Reticent.

The body Of Miss Matte Oettnger, age forty
four was found in the yard of the apartment house
No l1S6 Madiscn-ave. last night by the engineer
Andrew Detzaner The police accept the expla-
nation of Patrolman McDonoush that he was told
that the woman had fallen from the roof, seven
stories.
Great secrecy was maintained by the family Of
the dead woman. All inquiries were met by the
statement of who said he was counsel for
the family but who refused to give his name that
the family had nothing TO say. According to the
directory the following persons of the of the
dead woman live in the house: Emanuel Adolph
and Isaac importers at No. S36 Greenwichst.. and
Martha supposed to be the dead woman.
Coroner Goldenkranz appeared quickly and gave
permission for the removal of the body to the
apartments of the family. The police had nothing
TO say in explanation of the woman's movements
other than the surmise that she had accidentally
faen - the yard :,
Detzaner said that he believed the family called
their own physician before the arrival of Dr. Ward
He did not know the physicians name. The man
who represented himself to be the counsel for the
family admitted that Miss Oettinger bad been III
for some time
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
LITTLE TIM LOYAL TO BoWERY.
Angry at Rumor That He Will Build Coun-
try Home in Lenox.

Little Tim Sullivan was mad vesrsrlav Ya
was angry clear through. He wanted 10 slaughter
some one, and the whole cause of his trouble was
an Item. printed yesterday. that he would pur-
erase country estate AT Lenox, Mass. and settle
down 20 a quiet country existence
FoTgit IT,. he said. with disguised expression.
FIRST they hooks up valet 70 the Congressman
and now they gets me country place at Lenox.
II is a bad dope. Why, couldn't live in the same
town with Cutting-I am told r. Fulton lives there
He would have me down for the whole summer
meeting. couldn't learn talk that butler Ian
guase or them Lenoxites. It is too far from the
Bowery. Little old New York Is good enough for
me-"
associates have recently been In Lenox booking
over some property II Is their intention buy
some land there upon a speculative basis but the
Alderman has no idea OF moving there,
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
TO VISIT VENEZUELA.
W. j. Calhoun Appointed Special
Commissioner by President.

Oyster Bay. N. Y. July 11.-William ].
Calhoun, Of Chicago. has been appointed by
President Roosevelt to be special commissioner
TO Venezuela. Commissioner Calhoun will make
a thorough investigation into the conditions in
Venezuela far they relate to the United
States and its interests.
The following official announcement was
made:
The President has appointed Mr.. w. ]. Cal
houn, of Chicago. special commissioner to Ven
ezuela. The President has been familiar with
Mr.. Calhoun's services in connection with the
report on Cuba. which he made for President
McKinley's private information, and has also
known Of his work as Interstate Commerce Com
missioner He has been designated as special
cnnliss:c :cner TO examine fully into the situation
IN Venezuela and report to the President exactly
what the differences are between VeneZuala anu
the United States and Venezuela and other for
eign powers, and also to what has been ar
ranged for the other foreign powers hat in any
wav cor ficts with the interests of United States
He is also to examine although necessarily IN a
rather general way, into the complaint made Oy
American companies as to the conduct or the
Venezuelan government and report to the Presi-
dent exactly to which the equities are in these
cases.
Commissioner Calhoun will make no inquiries
relating to the Bowen-Loomis case. The Presi-
dent regards that as practically closed Incl
dent Mr. Calhoun visited President Roosevelt
about ten days ago. The President at that time
rendered him his appointment and shortly after
ward he indicated his acceptance of it. The in
vestigation which he is TO make is not strict
ly defined by his instructions, but he is to go
thoroughly into all phases Of the Venezuelan
matters SO far they may affect the interests
of the United States. His mission is, in nat
ure confidential, and his report on 1t will be
made directly to the President. What DISPOSE
ton the President will make of the report can
not be foretold He may authorize its publica-
tion but the possibility is that he will treat it
as President Mckinley treated that of Mr.. Cal
houn Cuba
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
THIEVES WORK AS PHONE REPAIRERs
Rob Two Flushing Houses of Jewelry Worth
About $500.

Under the guise OF telephone repairers. two
on Monday robbed two houses in Flushing The
men called at the house OF Henry W. Baldwin at
No. SS Sanford-ave.. and said that they had been
sent TO repair the telephone. Only the servants
were in the house and they admitted the men
The strangers went to work the telephone in Il
businesske manner, and the servants departed
When members of the family returned II was found
that stverware and jewelry worth about 500 were
missing.
Webb. at No q South Parsons-ave.. in the same
manner, and took 500 worth OF silverware and
tewelry.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
TO ENFORCE LAW AT NORTH BEACH.
McAdoo Will Send Plain Clothes Detectives
to the Resort Next Sunday.

Police Commissioner McAdoo announced yester-
day that next Sunday he will institute closer sur
veiIlance of conditions at North Beach, in line with
the work his force has lately been doing Fort
George and Rockaway The conditions at North
Beach. he says now mot wholly satisfactory"
He intends to send several plain clothes men TO
the resort and II they anything Illegal they
will make arrests. The Commissioner intends this
announcement as a warning TO the proprietors OF
the various amusement enterprises at North Beach.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
PIN GREW TO A NEEDLE.
Drawn from Woman by Magnet, After Being
in Body Fifty Years.
Ia TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Worcester, Mass. July n.-After being fifty
years IN the body OF Mrs. Anna E. Blake, of this
city a needle inch and quarter long was
drawn out by the aid OF giant magnet this after
noon The operation in charge of DR.. Mary c.
farreIl II occupied three-Quarters OF hour, and
Mrs Blake. who is sxty-two years old, refused
GIlasthetics.
Mrs Blake recoIlects having swallowed pin, she
saws but not a needle, when she girl Of
twelve The needle which drawn to-day
e1re the appearance OF black-headed pin, except
that n was much sharper.
sfT,he result OF the operation showed the needle
fad been almost five decades working from the
stomach 10 the surface OF the body, said DR..
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
DETECTIVES ORDERED BACK.

Taking effect at o'clock this afternoon. sixteen
detective sergesnts doing detective duty in the
urec.ncts Will report 10 the Central Office and
work under Captain OBrien. Commissioner Nc
Ado explained that these transferred
back to the Central Once because the stan there
Was too small In addition, he has given orders
that the tWeuty-two detective sergeants now as
signed to me STATS Of inspectors and captains be
nut into uniform and detailed by their inspectors
md captains to regular patrol duty.
They have shown no detective ability. and are
better at patrolling than anything else, said the
.rr,aac infla
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
HYoRANr CONTRACT HELD UP.

Declaring that he could reason why the
contract for fire hydrants recently awarded by
Water Commissioner Oakley should not have been
given 10 the lowest bidder. Justice Kelly In the
Supreme Court. Brooklyn. yesterday continued an
Injunction restraining the Commissioner from pro-
ceedng under the contract.
The injunction was obtained by the Kennedy
Valve Manufacturing Company. whose bid was
Sl65T5 less than that OF the A. II. Smith Manu-
featuring Company. to whom the contract
awarded After exhaustive tests Commissioner
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
GENERAL MILES WOULD ACCEPT.
Willing to Run for Governor if Douglas
Declines
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUxE.I

IBf TtLE'ihAF1 TO THE IhIbIAEJ
Boston. July u.-Ceneral Miles has definitely
agreed accept the Democratic nomination for
Governor Of Massachusetts If Governor Douglas
still refuses 10 accept a denomination. His state
ment made Westfeld at dinner given in
his honor by Daniel F. Doherty, and was prec-
tIcally the launching of a boom for Miles. Mr..
Doherty is member At large of the Democratic
State Committee and the majority OF the guests
Were prominent Democrats Western Massachu-
setts. with William S. McNsry, Of Boston. repre-
senting the eastern part of the State. General
Miles wanted q clearly understood that he not
seeking the nomination. but II IL should come his
way he would accept H.
Among the notable Miles enthusiasts are Captain
Flaherty, late chairman of the State Committee;
General Deyine and r. J. Crowley.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
FOREMAN HELD FOR EXToRTIoN.
Alleged to Have Demanded Sums from
Workmen on Pain of Dismissal

John Broldy. until last MAY foreman for the
Thomas Crimmins Contracting Company on
schoolhouse that company constructing at
Wes;over and Washington aves.. The Bronx was
lold by Magistrate Cornell. in Morrisana police
court yesterday on two charges OF extOr,ion. Bail
was fixed at $500 in each case
cosino Encao Of No. 81 Monroe-st.. told the Mag
istrate that Broidy. who foreman him last
spring. had demanded $3.50 penalty OF losing his
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
REYNOLDS FIGHTS RETIREMENT.

Captain James G. Reynolds formerly in command
az the 5th-ave. police station. Brooklyn who was
recently retired for physical disability will have
a Jury to decide whether or not his retirement
legal Justice Kelly. IN the Supreme Court. Brook
,xn Yesterday granted alternative writ of
f1andamus directed against the Commissioner
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
THE ARMY DRESS COAT CONTRACT.
Cancellation at Schuylkill Arsenal Denied
by War Department.

Washington, July 1.-THE reported cancellation
OF contract for 200 900 dress being made for
the army at the Schuykiu Arsenal Philadelphia,
f without foundation, according 10 officials OF the
War Department. That there has been trouble
this arsenal for time is freely admitted by
officials Of the department. the cause being laid
entirely politics. the refusal of Secretary Taft
20 renstate three cutters who were dismissed by
orders from the War Department being one of the
Incidents of the affair II stated THAI nVesti-
gntion of this particular contract is under way.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
MRS. MAcKAY's GIFT TO BABIES.
Presents a $5 Bill TO Each of Those in
Dreamland Incubators.

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence H. Mackay visited the in
cubators In Dreamand yesterday. and seemed
deeply interested In the process OF saving the
lives OF premature babies. After asking many
questions she sent Mr. Mackay on mysterou.
message. He returned with twenty IS notes
Into the right hand Of each of the nineteen babies
Mrs. Mackay placed a closely folded IS bill She
had left over, and going TO the Indian papoOse
she crumpled the little red fingers OF his left hand
II, so the Indian baby had $40
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
Best, NeSv BOOKS
For Summer READING

No vacation preparation is complete until
the supply OF good books for idle hours In
provided.
These are best suggestions:
At tho Sign Of the Fox. By the author OF
the Garden of Commuters Wife s1.0s
The Breath of the Gods. Sidney Mccall.
s10S.
The Princess Passes. A. NJ and C. N.
Williamson. s10S.
The Game. Jack London s1OS.
This Garden Of Allah. Robert Hichens.
The Little Hills Nancy Huston Banks
s1.0S.
The Master munnnner. E Phillips Open
helm. s1.0s
May Margaret. s, R Crockett. s1.os
Miss 5eilard's Inspiration. VIM Dean
Howells. S1.0S
Constance Prescott. S. Weir Mitchell
s1.OS.
Tho Divine Fire. May Sinclair. sos.
Pam Baroness Won Hutten. S10S.
The Beautiful Lady. Booth Tarking-
ton. 90c
The Sunny Side of the Street. Marshall
p. Wilder. s1.20
The Purple Psras0I. George B. Nc
Parisians Out of Doors. F. Berkeley
Iole. Robert W. Chambers 9Oc.
The Lure Of the Labrador Wild. Dillon
Wallace. s1.50.
Tho Worssed Man. John Kendrick Bangs.
SSc.
Memoirs of Great Detective. John VIII
son Murray 50.
Any of these books are sent postpaid at
these prices.
Book Store. Ninth street
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
STOLE 100000; COMMITS SUICIDE.
Former President of South Carolina Oil Com
pany Takes Poison
IBY rElEGRAPa TO aHE TRIBuNE. ]

Columbia, s. C., July IA Keith Dargan, un-
al recently president Of the Darlington Trust
Company and the South Carolina Independent OIL
Company, drank carbolic acid in the presence Of
his brother in Darlington tonight and died
Dargsn left statement saying he had appro-
Yrfafed the company's funds. The loss is about
$500, 900. The affair has created Tremendous
sensation. The Dargans "a prominent family
with side connections.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
OLDEST MAIL CARRIER DEAD.

George II. Flint said TO be the oldest mail car
rier in the United States. died yesterday I'm the
Port Chester Hospital OF paralysis, aged seventy.
He was appointed by President Buchanan, and
for years carried the mail in Port Chester. East
Port Chester and Fairfield. Conn. on horseback
When the rural free delivery system was adopt
ed Flint the first carrier appointed In Port
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
M,Apoo LIKES HIS JOB.

There was a report yesterday that Commissioner
McAdoo has asked the Mayor appoint him
Justice OF the Court OF Special Sessions 10 sue
coed Justice Hinsdale This was denied Some
time ago both Mayor Mcclellan and Commissioner
NeAdoo made the statement that the Commission
er was perfectly satisfied with his present position
and that ne had no intention or resignng.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
Mr.. eoNAPARTE RETURNS PAosss.

Washington. July 11-It is stated at IN" Navy
Department that Secretary Bonaparte has csclSyed
hts position in reference 10 accepting passes Tor
flee transportation the railroads. By returning
passes that have been sent TO him, with thanks for
the courtesy, but stating that by reason OF the
public position which he occupies he feels unable
10 avail himself Of such consideration.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
Good SHOES S
For Sumner Wear

Cool, light IN weight, inexpensive and
thoroughly stylish Oxfords for men. and
low ties for women. OF course, you will
find every smart Summer shoe that can be
desired in the wANAMAKER stock. in
cluding the finest speciality shoes for sport
ing wear But the groups that we mention
below are those in broadest demand at the
present time:
Mems Rubber soIed oxfords at 81
White canvas Oxfords with rubber soles.
sewed on. s1.50 grade.
Mems Tan and Black Oxfords at $50
Patent leather and tan Bluchers and
cadet calf OxfordS; welted soles. smart
lasts All sizes. and worth a half more.
Women's Oxfords at ST
Tan and black; shapely and solid. Worth
$3.50 and 81.
Women's White Oxfords at $3.50
The daintiest Summer shoe yet devised;
white canvas. turned soles, high white heels.
Women's Oxfords at 81
Nut brown kid pointed-toe welted OK
leather kid tips. Shoes that would be
fair values at half more.
Shoes for outdoor life-tennis, baseball
as strong but lightweight boots for the
woods and camp.
Fourth avenue.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
JOHN WANAMAKER
A

unless the Corporation Counsel's office can find
some way out of the legal snarl Judgment must
Dc given for Tyrren
The court has given Mr.. OLeary time to make
a thorough Investigation.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12

yoD ne paid the Sl0O IN two instalments Ffnppi
GaLenA OF the same address. said he had been
mu!Sted 70 the extent OF only 50 cents but il was
on the same penalty OF losing hts Dl9Ce
Otner Italian employees Of the Crinmins Contrast
ing company were ready To testify sS urirDesses
against Broidy. BrOdy entered n general dsrjaI
OF the charges. :" s0i-e''4 ~s'-4--
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
ITALIAN CRUISER ARRIVES.

The italian cruiser Dogali. under the command
of Captain Ronti. arrived here yesterday from
Washington. After receiving and returning salute
from Governors Island she steamed up 10 West
34th-st.. where she anchored.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
PILGRIMS START FOR ROME.

More than one hundred Roman Catholics started
yesterday on the cunard Liner Slavonia for
American Catholic pilgrimage to Rome and a tour
OF Europe. The spiritual Director Is Bishop Ban
tamin J. Kelley, OF savannah. Ca The party -
conducted by John j. McGrane, or this city.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12

Oakley said he had reached the conclusion that 1t
would be for the best interests of the city accept
the design manufactured by the Smith company.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
Three Groups of Linen Saitings
At End-of-tbe-S Seasons Prices

favored fabrics selling at the present
mentioned furnish ample selection for what
eveu he be desired
SOC Colored Linen .Saiting. at 25c Yard
blue blue and black The color
in seccab shades
selling oOc all
yard
25c and 81 nc Saitings at 1Sc Yard
in white, produce the Scotch
blue reseda light blue
with at Sc formerly
25c and3
White Linen Suiines Under Price
basket plain OF pure
front public favor at this m as every
womank knows. The follows:
Etamine, yard from 3755c
Plain Linen Suitng 371zc yard from Soc
Sufing at yard from oSc and o5c
Basket Linen Suting al 3715c a yard. from 6Oc
New-York tribune., 1905-07-12
Importers Samples
Of FANCY CHINA
At Half Price and Less

We
other wholesale
this their New
will
that bought
possible show under other conditions In fact
onva few o a kind
collection marked half
real 1t impossible
list of because of the SORT
of the few hints that follow:
Chop Dishes at SOC to So each, 4vorth 81 to $3.50
Plates at f5c to 81 each, EUorh Soc to S6
penquork Bozvs 75c and 81 each suoh $3.50 to 50
Cracker Jars at 75c to s. each, qUorth $3.50 to Sc
Cups and Saacers 15c to So EACH avorh Soc to $3.50
Tsea Tee Sets 75c and $f.75 4Uoh $3.50 to 81
Fish and Plates at 81 to 81 each. Qorth 81 to SIS
Chocolate Pots at 81 so to 81 each. uoth So to IS
Water Laqs at 81 to So eacb uuorth 81 to So
Clpe Dishes at f5c to soc each. quorh Soc TO $3.50
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-27
DOCTOR EZEQUIRL GARCIA

una msma case ltemperamento eosumbrex uu,tox
ancones dsAcos k virtadea los vcos Ia religion 81 ideal
potlco loo me rehero de pardo sno al de nde
pendencs de les osucones p6bca toio hi egado en- elias
tan ssmps Identification ae Sc puede sGrmar oue snrs nm
nlanco caDno an cubano omados mismo medic
por eempo en- case obrera msmo taler-hsy sepu
ramente menos dferenca desde sue dssumos
que entire an andalz gaega entire IN breton M m,rse
l6s
Be slda tamb:en nuesras cases popul.re, porou. an
ciudAdes svve de vecndd, Respecto prmsrc es
natural que a sea en- cudadss es On cue oI aquere
sen eevadlsmos co las xstsn en- los classes dectoa
como on oos pslse hantopcs ampreros que
caM para osero en- cuano 10 ssgundo M sgrfcoas
nourtaies reAzln todat bajo inspection de
eapatacss (que solo erencan on los nonbr cuande s Ia
exge naturaeza de los trabijos que eclt.n-t tam
6en van votar Les 6rdenes de sapat,ce iuuk han
Do hacer elios 81 os de las cls euti ser ectore
sutsge estrlngdo rman todo certas ocnas IA n,truc
clon potca que eesu capAtaz-es mpone van en- m.sa
resor DC maso: de e en- puerta del soego electoral Va
marcAdos los boetnes de voto Son cudaanos menos
recigen sccorfo dom;cIio9s
hay por dmo otro punto que han hecho hincape los
oradores que ht h,rs han mpugnado sugo universal en-
ee desAte condcon de conrbuyente que eg6n eoa debe
e1glrie todo electo En principle me expco por QUE
reconocendossa srAb 10 TODD immense vaor como factor
compeo de esq derza viva principal eemento de Ia pros
perldAd hu de exsenc niciona Poro en- Cuba no hay
que examiner de modo ell problems ST scepamos que ca
eontrlouyeDe solo acude 10 ventsna de recsudador
para psgr IN lmp eo nuetro pueblo contrbuye; zero
nos thames On gee 10 principal del Essso que en pro-
ocs proVene DE las AduanG tendrenos Que en- Que
vese 81 conner al sumbarre vivi en- fnpues en- Cuba
1000 10 que &c consume mportadoe pueblo mxpera
noects, zero por Elective contrbuyeute. No
cTeo que esto ntcssite smplia demoltrac6p.
Demsn'do eKlGentes con ese pueblo les eonr rios al fra
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-27
CONTROVERSIAL rOLITICA'

cass sultas quisnes bandona absolute administrator
del pas sea muy dchoao pudiera desiGnar cnco de es
quenss conara sin apren6n benes hogar
Pero abandonando sspecto ref endome solo a que
tr caes ocaes poniendo cada de a preenca de IL
ese similar de stros paises aera pueblo que resura
jor hrado. Sin preender pueda csrars ns
tussi6n a de cierta HRone los gooernos Las cses
supeores han peocupd0 constanemene de educsr las
perspciz svisado de imagination despera.
venta sondcsns inectues muchos de aus gualss ex
tHleos Por 10 gne los oenos de ot'os hacen
nectumente meor fgurs recordsdo de eo vstos dc
FL c6ebe actor sissdo des fbe los de Fanea
patrs bemss de imag n.c6n'e manera prueba
sobrdanente este asee hab entire de un <uvador
propiso de pequeha hcendss vvlendo "a ounce
empesno proporc6n de Il 20 esan condc
tales mpssbe imaginar de s imo estu
tan si6sutad tan perfecs au'
ssnea de nocones generates ETC. ntmo recomlenda
cuadro excto dc case de les ad normandas
tazade Faubsrt sMme Bovays de to1os conocida
asf readad To1o e que hsys enido oportunidad
de recorrer agdn deenmeno sguno pe habr& obser
vado nGndad de vverdo bso h inf enc de las
ma nad clvzacones tan rehicos todo 10 que no sea
rutna nsrca mental que dra cada idea tene a
drsrleE .l ctsneo egAr dormdo E evdente
mi ueo nuesoi campesinos les aventan sgsdad dea
peloy penetraCi6n
Pero entrado sin d.rme cusnts eu las consdcraciones
que Cabs especamene re6eren hstsnte
ngo rtado cerme este puuto m6t0do
senior Verona empes aando de segsr razsnanen-
toe alberto pare tests queto aprovecharlo hicer ea
decaAe6n ncestn decr preendo habar NOM
6e del pueblo sno deo que emo principles de verdad Do
ja,ca imp rita hIcer cezsa que debo nIdE al
pueblo que Hads lie be pc Hide iamGs.
Dcho eso emD'endo bertsd s tarea que ne en-
peuodo de mpugnr s Argumetos Que eHcamnadoa prepa
s de aptud de pueblo para ercer ell ufago ami
Vet e han sducido qu para cOmensr me retee 81 que
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-27
N0TJCJAS DEL DJA

regalo para Navidad. F. Kshrhahn
y CO, San Francisco %, San Juan.
ETHE HELvETIA.-27 calle de
q Cruz. Gran casa de hsspsdes. sTa-
ble d. hotcls. Apossntos para familias
personals solas. Comidas q cincuen-
ta centavos cubierto. Bafios. Telefono
1872. Apartado correo, 295. Propista.
RIO, Pedro Schira. Nota; Este hotel
estA & cargo de una sefiorita cague
6a
THE MAY FLOWER. - Criste
ST. 1e. San Juan, R.-A una cua
dra de los carros electricos y princi
pales edifcios del Gobierno. Esplen
dida vista . la bahia. Bafios moder
nos sanitarios. Eabitaciones frescas
Exquisite comida puerterriqueaa !
americana. Precios moderator. .-EMI
Liza RAMIREZ, Viuda dc Masfsrrer