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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
WARSHIPS TO REMAIN SOUTH.
Their Presence in Central American Waters
Believed to Aid tranquility.

Washington May l5-That the American warships
now in Central American waters will be retained
there for some time come was indicated at
the State Department to-day. The Marietta is at
Puerto Cortez the Paducah at Point Barrlos and
the Yorktown is taking Minister Merry from Cost,
Rica to AcaiUtia
The turmoil resulting from the recent revolutions
is such that the moral restraint caused bv the
presence of an American warship or two is re-
garded as decidedly valuable. Many minor Incl
dents have been successfully dealt with by the
naval officers whose work is regarded here as eff
cient and important 1t is to be the continued mol
icy or TINS government that however slight the in
terests OF United States citizens In Central America
may be, they are TO be looked after with DartIcu-
larity during the transition stage from war 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BRITISH ULTIMATUM DOUBTED.
Foreign Office Discredits the Report of De-
mand on Costa Rica

London. May 15.-The Foreign Office here dis
credits the report from New Orleans that the
British Minister to Central America, Mr.. Garden
had presented an ultimatum to Costa Rica de-
manding the settlement Of the republics indebt-
edness to Great Britain within two weeks. The
officials add that Mr.. Garden. who has just re-
turned to Guatemala City. has not reported TAX
ing such action. and they say they cannot con-
ceive it possible that the minister would take
such step without consulting the Foreign Of
fee receiving instructions from here. No in
structions the subject have been sent.
The foreign debt of Costa Rica in 1905, includ-
ing S3,O0O.O00 arrears OF interest, was $1,000
600. In June, 1905, a new arrangement was
made for the settlement of this debt. but at the
end of that year II was still unratiied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Summary Reductions on
Japanese and Chinese
ART OBJECTS

A group OF choice things OF charactsris-
tcally exquisite Japanese and Chinese
workmanship now bears newly and decid-
edly reduced prices. because We have other
use for the ROOM You can pick from IL
thoroughly artistic pieces in bronze or pot
tery. for your own collection OF ob}sts d'ort
or a sure-to-be- appreciated wedding gift
and save handsomely IN so doing. Among
them these;
Chinese Vases. az $3.50 from SIS.
16-in- Japanese hand decorated Blue
and-whtte Jardiniere. $3.50. from $l25O.
Satsuma Koro. or Centerpiece, at $3.50.
from s25.
Chinese Celadon Vase. at $40. from SIS.
Gold Medallion Plaque. at IS. from $40.
Japanese Bronze. at ss.T5. from $3.50.
Bronze Vases. at 81 20 sS.25. instead OF 50
TO $3.50.
Small Cloisonne Tea Pots. Covered Boxes
Jars. etc. at S1.25 to IS. instead OF 50 to IS
Subway Entrance. Basement. New Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Economics in Wonen'S
Underwear and Stockings

We offer today, at special prices,
Summer Underwear of excellent quail
itv, full in size and length, and beauti-
fully finished And Stockings, shapely
and evenly woven.
WOMENS UNDERWEAR
At 1sc each. three for 500; usually CSC
each-White ribbed Vests OF real Isle
thread
At 25o each, usually s71ao-whIte ribbed
isle finished Vests; low neck, with GRO
cheted yoke
At CSC a pair three for ST. usually soc a
pair-Drawers of white ribbed cotton, lace
trimmed.
At eoo each, usually s5o-whits Swiss
ribbed Mercerized Isle thread Vests,
trimmed with crocheting.
WOMENs STOCKINGS.
At 25o a pair. usually 35c-Of imported
plain black isle thread or cotton. Plain
white Eauze cotton.
At 35c a pair usually 5oc-Of plain black
gauze Isle thread Black cotton, in gauze
or medium weight. Extra size black cot
ton. with ribbed tops.
At SOC pair, usually 75c-Of lightweight
black nsles thread. with silk side-clocks.
Black lsle thread. OpenwOrk ankles or en-
broidered.
Main floor, Broadway Old Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Women's Coats for Much Less

Several hundred coats-the major
ity taken from our regular stocks
made of popular tweeds. black broad
cloth. tan covert cloth and black silk.
Especially suited for outing purposes,
and for street wear. The black broad
cloth and tan covert cloth coats are
made in hip-length, semi and tight
fitting models. while the silks are
made in various lengths.
At Sc, formerly SO and s12-Tweed coats
in various mixtures in ree-quarter length
loose back models.
At $40. formerly SIS and s16.5o-Short
black broadcloth and tan covert cloth coats.
At SIS, formerly $40 to S30-Coats OF
broadcloth and silks. in various lengths.
Third floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Ian MaCIaren's Last Book
Graham of CIaperhOuSe 8"

II was the good fortune Of the reading
public that Ian Maclaren was induced TO
write this splendid book for the great series
OF novels which have been published at SOC,
instead Of s1.0S. First, because the price has
been cut in half. Second. because the book
might never have been written at all; and
many critics now call It one OF his finest
pieces Of work. Graham Of CIaverhouss Is
a delightful tale Of love. intrigue and .ad-
venture Soc copy. By mail. postpaid.
for soc.
Other books Of this series at the same
price:
A Rock In the Baltic, BY Robert Barr,
The Lady Evelyn BY Max Penberton-
The Man Between. By Amelia z Barr.
The House OF Defence By 2. f. Benson
"a Christian Science novel OF great powe-Y
Daniel swsetland, BY Eden PhflpottA
The Chief Lesatse. By Anna Katherfns
Green
Latter-Dsy swestheartS By Mira Burton
Harrison
Kate Meredith. F1nancier. By O. \ CUT
Oliffe Ryna
Caleb Conovsr. RaIlroader. BE A1ers
Payson Terhune.
Resanov. By Gertruds Atherzon
Doc Gordon. BY Mary z. wIIk1ns-Free-
man.
Book Store. Ninth street, Old Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BROWNSVILLE PEOPLE UP.
Tell of Seeing or Hearing Soldiers
Learc the Post.

Washington. May 15.-Direct testimony connect
ing negro soldiers with the shooting ARRAY at
Brownsville given to-day in the investigation
by the Senate Committee Military Affairs.
Three white witnesses VINO had already told their
stories at tn Investigations made by the War De
partment and by Assistant Attorney General
Purdy the stand They Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Kendall and Jose Martinez All
Of them on the night Of the shooting occupied
houses in Garrison Road in Brownsville, directly
opposite the military post. All three testified to
seeing hearing soldiers leave the post during
the shooting, and Martinez. who was on the stand
all Of the afternoon. testified that lie saw the men
shooting they ran.
Martinez a clerk in a drugstore in Browns
Vile last August and for eighteen months before.
He heard four or five shots and then several COM
mands from within the garrison walls like Hurry
up and Jump" but they not spoken in
his language he could not be sure that he heard
correctly. After putting out the Ugh; he lay
down on The floor and he heard the jump
over the wall on looking out, after the
passed Martinez said he four five
running down the alley. He could distinguish
their khaki uniforms, but their faces. but he
thought the faces We're darker than the clothes
Martinez positive that the had rifles
and he attempted to show the committee the man
ner in which they carried the guns. This indicated
that the butts OF the guns rested against the
hips when they fired.
Cross examination by Senator Foraker raised
some doubt as 10 just when and under what cir
cumstances Martinez saw the soldiers. and this
may have to be cleared up by further questions,
George W. Kendall testified that he negro
soldiers climb over the wall from Fort Brown and
enter the town. He said also that he a group
OF from three TO five men inside the garrison gate
and saw the fash OF two three shots fred by
men in this group These men. he said, moved up
the wall on the inside and Joined another group of
ten or twelve men, and all OF them climbed over
the wall at the alley between Elizabeth and Wash
ington streets. This is the alley where a number
Of shells were picked UP the following morning
Kendall could not tell in which direction the men
went after reaching the garrison road Kendall is
seventy-three years old is blind in eye and
hard of hearing
tention 70 Rendalls previous testimony that he
heard one Of the negro soldiers eXclalm, There
he goes just the men we're about TO get over
the wall Senator Foraker said that the men were
at least a hundred and fifty feet away at that
time. He secured admission from Kendall that
the night was dark, and that there no
lights at the point where he had declared that
he saw negro soldiers climb the wall. and that this
point was fully hundred and fifty feet distant
Kendall said he did not see any return TO
the barracks but that he heard great deal Of
firing in the town some distance from the garrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
CHINA's ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN.
Yuan Shi Kai's Efforts to Stop Traffic
Many Dens at Vladivostok.

Peking, May 15.-It is reported that Yuan Shi
Rsi, Viceroy Of Pe-Chi-Li province. has or
dered all the local magistrates to establish
'anti-opium shops" for the reception of needy
opium smokers. who will be induced TO live in
these places free Of charge, with the view OF
curing themselves of the habit
Yuan Shi Kai has received a report from the
Chinese commercial agent at Vladivostok that
more than four hundred of the opium dens there
are owned by Chinese. and their number is in
creasing yearly. In spite Of the severe pen
slties imposed against their maintenance by the
Russian laws. the Russian. Governor has been
obliged to adopt stricter measures. The agent
has promised TO do all he can TO assist the
authorities in this work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
OF n. NJ. HUGHES
T7oo Inspectors Reported Postmaster
Vas Unfdithful.

Washington May ia memorandum bearing
on the removal of Postmaster A. NJ Hughes at
Columbia, Tenn. and the appointment of John W.
jackson. the assistant postmaster, in his place
was made public at the White House to-day. Ac-
co-ding to the statement, Mr.. Hughes denied the
correctness of a report of a special agent who
recommended his removal for neglect OF duty Inc
case was reopened and another special agent. who
had not previously visited Columbia, was sent
there TO make special canvass Of the situation
and report on the question whether or not
Hughes had been faithful t. his duties as post
master The White House memorandum says:
The special agent detailed for this purpose, G. G.
Thomson appears to have made a most thorough
investigation, interviewing not only the various
employees of the postofnice. but large percent
Mr Thomson reafrmed the fndngs Of the rst
report and renews the recommendation for the
pdstmasters removal In concluding his report
TO briefly sum up the situation. found that
Colonel Hughes Unquesuonably had MADE ta'se
utterly unfaithful to MS duties as postmaster.
am thoroughly convinced that the best Interests
OF the government demand his removal from 3i OF
fee. 1t is entirely manifest 10 me that Colohei
Hughes regards his position OF postmaster as a
sinecure, pure and simple; species or pension
He appears TO have the Impression that work
should not be required OF him Furt horrnore
found that the people Of COLUMBIA the patrons
OF the Office. do not want Colonel hughes "s po''-
master
The memorandum also says that Special Agent
Thomson as a result Of hts inquiries reached the
conclusion that probably 90 per cent OF the
natrons Of the office were In favor Of Jackson's
appontment and that 1T would appear that from
the time OF his appointment ms assistant post
master over four years ago. he has actually con-
Quoted the office, being entitled 10 fun credit TOT
the excellent service rendered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
WARSHIPS LEAVE HAMPTON ROADS
Italian Squadron, Under the Duke of the
Abruzzi, Will Visit New York

Norfolk. Va. May 15.-The Italian and Gillian
warships assembled in Hampton Roads and the
United States battleship Connecticut, bearing the
pennant of Rear Admiral Evans commanding the
Atlantic feet, together with the battIeshps Ohio
Iowa, Indiana and Rhode Island, sailed to-day
The Yarese and the Etruria, under command q,
the Duke of the Abruzzi. go to League Island
Navy Yard, Philadelphia, where they will remain
for a week. From Philadelphia they will 20 70
return to Hampton Roads on June and remain
jamestown exposition. June 10. sailing on June
Y for Boston, Portsmouth IN. H, Halifax and
Quebec ana thence back to Italy
The American battleships go to New York-tbe
Connecticut, the Iowa, the OHIO and the Indiana 10
North River and the Rhode Island to rompkns-
Vile. The destination of the CHILEAN training
cruiser MnistrO Zenteno not announced The
only remaining foreign ships in Hampton Roads
are the three Brazilians and the Argentine training
cruiser PreSidente Sar,niento
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
In the Auditorium,
Organ Recifals at e:5O
BY Mr. Arthur Depew
Another Group of
WOmen's Suits at SIPS

Three hundred and twenty-five
more of the finely tailored Chiffon
Panama and Worsted Suits for Wom-
en-. They are in dressy Elton and
pony jacket styles, made OF materials
that usually go into suits selling for
$3.50 to $50. There is full range
OF sizes, The Jackets are prettily
trimmed with braid and white pique
vest effects.
The worsted suits are made in
checks and stripes, with hip-length,
tight-htting jackets. lined with tat
feta silk or satin. Skirts are gored or
side plated. $12.75 a suit.
Third floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BRITISH WELL TREATED ON CANAL.
Complaints from Panama Few and Trivial.
Mr.. Runciman Says.

London May l5.-That emigrants from the British
possessions who working on the Panama
Canal well treated and we'll cared for and that
complaints TO the contrary few and trivial and
generally prove investigation TO be without foun-
dalton. the declaration made by Mr. Runci-
man, Financial Secretary of the Treasury in reply
ing to-day to a question in the House of Commons
He added that in September last there were over
ten thousand men from the British West Indies
employed in the engineering department and on
earthworks, while In 1905 the British subjects who
went Panama from the islands numbered o. 400
including women and children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
DEMANDS OF REAcTloNIsTs.

Moscow. May 15.-The congress of reactonists
closed to-day after adopting resolution setting
forth the measures considered necessary for public
safety. These include the dissolution of parlia-
ment the proclamation of full martial law wher
ever there is any revolutionary agitation disarma-
ment of the ] wish organizations. legalization Of
the fighting bands of the Reactonlsts; confscaton
of the property of reNolutionsts abolition of cleo
tive judges and the exclusion of Jews from the
military and civil services Subscriptions were
started by the delegates TO secret service fund TO
fight he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
P. R. R. MUST PAY ONE CENT DAMAGES
Elected Former Secretary of William H.
Evarts for Violating Jim Crow" Car Law.

Washington, May 15.-In the case of w H H
Hart against the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany jury in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia to-day brought in a verdict for one
cent in damages. Mr.. Hart, who it was alleged
was negro, elected from a train in Mary
land III 1904 and placed in jail at Elkton on the
charge of violating the Jim Crow law He is
a practising attorney in this city and was pri-
vate secretary to William NJ. Evarts, while the
latter was Senator from New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
ATTACK ON NEWSPAPERS OWNER

London. May 15.-winston Spencer Churchill the
Under Colonial Secretary. in the House OF Commons
to-day referred 10 Lord Northcline proprietor OF
THE London Daily Mail IN terms most unusual
for government official 10 toward a member
OF the House Of Lords. The provocation was 1.-The
Daily AEails' report OF the closing session OF the
imperial conference yesterday, particularly the
statements attributed Sir Robert Bond, Premier
Of Newfoundland, who quoted a denouncina
the Colonial Secretary, the Earl Of Elgin. for de-
Eberately neglecting the Observation-Disclosures for the
sake of American interests, which Mr.. Churchill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
CAR SANCTIONS COUSINS MARRIAGE.

St. Petersburg. May 15.-An imperial order
issued to-day creating the Princess Anastasa Of
Montenegro, who was married on May z. at Yalta.
the Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch,
grand duchess and announcing the Emperors sane
ton of their union. This the first official ref
erence to tie marriage, of which no forna! cog
nizance had hitherto been taken, owing 10 the at
titude of the Orthodox Church toward the renar-
riage Of divorced persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGIsTs DEFEATED.
Great Majority for Unionist Candidate
Protection an Issue

London. May 15-At the by-election held at VIM
bledon yesterday Henry Chaplin. Unionist, former
president Of the Local Government Board. whose
candidacy was opposed by the woman sufragists.
was elected by the great majority OF 1854 out Of
total vote Of 1852 Mr. Chaplin was Joseph
Chamberlain's lieutenant throughout the Protec-
ZIONIST campaign, and based his fight largely on
that issue Bertrand Russell, the candidate of the
woman suffragists, heavily handicapped by
the fact that the Liberals declined TO officially
nominate a candidate for the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Charles L. Hambro, Conserva-
tive and many Liberals declined 10 support the
nominee Of the suffragists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Silk and Lace Waists Reduced

These attractive waists are of Cluny
lace. figured or embroidered net.
smartly trimmed: of crepe de Chine
in dark shades, with white yokes. and
OF Radia or Messaline silk, lace
trimmed All are this seasons mod
els. Now S3.75. SIS. $3.50 and $40.
were IS to SIS.
Fourth floor. Old Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16

At meeting yesterday of Group VIII Of the
State Bankers Association. organization for the
coming year effected by the election OF OH
GERS follows: President Alexander Gilbert pres
dent OF the Clearing House Association anu
Bank; secretary and treasurer S s. Freeman ex-
ecutive committee, Messrs. W. n. E'rew, Fow@s
Olney, d. II. PierBen and C H. saoin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Summer Suits for Bows

Dressy Suits OF light weight. pure
wool fabrics. in two special grades;
Norfolk or Double-breasted Jackets
with belts, knickerbocker trousers:
sizes for to 10 years. $3.50 and 81. so
a suit. Easily dollars worth better
than their prices.
Main floor, New Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BARNEY GOES TO PRISON IN BAG.

Camden, n. J.. May l5-Barney Began was taken
to state prison to-day in bag to serve SEN
tence of two years imprisonment Began walked
with the aid of crutches and peg leg Know
ing that he to be taken away to-day he do
Hberately broke the crutcheS and the ana
it became problem 10 transport him. Two iaiI-
solved IL by putting Barney in a bag H,Int
slung the bag over his shoulder and carried A.
with Barney inside to the railroad station where
train.
On arriving at the state capital Hunt again .houI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BOY HIT BY AUTOMOBILE DIES

Edwin Haslett. eight years old. of No. % Davis
street Long Island City, who was run over m
Tuesday by an automobile owned by H. NJ Harri-
man. 6ied yesterday in st. Johns Hospital after
an operation The frontal bone of the skull had
been crushed The chauffeur, William Davis a
negro, was arraigned before Magistrate Smith and
held In 1900 hail for examination on Nav % Tba
charge against Davis changed to homicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
KARL HAu DECLARED SANE.

Karlsruhe. Nav 1.-THE preliminary investigation
into the case of Karl Hau, of Washington. having
been concluded, the public prosecutor will charge
him with the murder of his mother-in-law, Frau
Molitor at Baden-Baden, last November Hau has
undergone series OF tests TO determine whether
not he 10 insane. and the specialists say he Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16

branded an impudent fabrication He said: Il
am surprised that person recently created a peer
Of the realm should be willing TO let neWsPape
methods OF such transparent mendacty'
Sir Robert Bond IL interview. repeated the
substance his reported statements yesterday, but
denied having caused a scene.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
RESIGNS FROM MEXICAN CENTRAL

H. r. Nickerson. vice-presdent OF the Mexican
Central Railway Company, has resigned from that
Office So far no action has been taken by the
board toward filling the vacancy. It is understood
that Mr.. Nickerson's duties at the New York office
have been taken over by the president Eben Rich
ards Mr. Nickerson had been vice president OF the
company since June, 1899 1t Is understood that he
win assume the management ef the Greene rail-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Fine LINENS LoW-P Priced

These tremendous Linen stocks are pro-
vided not only for our vast retail selling. but
to supply the large hotels. ocean steamers
the Government and other great Institutions
This means vast orders. placed far ahead.
securing the lowest possible prices. and an
ticipatins the advanced costs that nave re-
Gently been paid by other stores.
All of this large economy is shared by
every retail customer at WanamaLer's. And
every linen fabric here is PURE FLAX
always
Magnificent variety TO select from. And
constant special offerings such as these:
Fine Hemstitched Huckaback Towels.
231zX45 in. allOver damask figures; regular
ly soc, at 45c each.
Pattern Table Cloths, 2x3 yards; double
satin damask; slightly soiled. Were S525,
now at $2.75 each.
Table Damasks. in the Old fashioned coin
spots. stripes and checks: in the splendid
wearing silver bleach; 81 10 70 inches wide,
at Csc TO 81 yard.
Irish Linen Sheets. hemstitched. 72x9O in.
regularly So, now al S3.35 a pair 90x96 in
regularly IS. at 1896 a pair.
Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases, 22Iax3s
in. regularly S120. at 75c a pair.
Irish Linen Sheeting. 2h yards wide;
s1.25 quality, al CSC a yard.
Second floor. Old Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
DOUMA,S BILL REJECTED.
Upper House Refuses to Abolish
Trial by Court Martial.

St. Petersburg,l May 15.-The Council of the
Empire or upper house of parliament, to-day
rejected the bill Of the lower house aboshing
trials by drumhead courts martial, which was
passed by the latter body April 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
WAETHAM WATCHES

Who try to keep alive the mistaken
notion that a foreign watch is better than
an American watch1 Those dealers who
recommend foreign watches, not because of
higher quality, but because of higher profit.
WALTHAM WATCHES are the best
watches in the world.
Book Watches or request
WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY
WALTHAM MASS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
M Maan4d z at sts s:se e s1.%ssO pit Naam9A-das

DROCRASTINATION will perspiration if the weather
Tuesdays temperature again before your lightweight
clothing warning The change can't be hours
Everything comfortable Mems Apparel in the
New Building Everything for Women
in The ompst
cable offer every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
GROUP EIGHT ELECTS OFFICERS.

dered the bag and carried Began 70 the prison
where he safely delivered him to the warden.