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New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
INSANE NURSE RAVES IN COURT.
HER RELATIVES BLAME BELLEVUE DOCTORS
AND WARDS ISLAND OFFICIALS
FOR HER CONDITION.

A sherifs jury at White Plains yesterday de-
cared Miss Irene Frost. a trained nurse, insane
and incompetent to manage her property Miss
Frost is confined in Boomingdale Asylum. She is
the daughter of Ferdinand Frost of Tarrytown
for many years captain of one of the steamers Of
the Albany Day Lne. Superintendent Lyons OF
Bloomingdale says she is sufferer from dementia
and nervous diseases and that her insanity is be-
yond human skill The jury in charge of
Philo Stafford. who appointed by the Supreme
Court to take the testimony.
Miss Frost was educated a trained nurse at
New-York Hospital and employed at everal inst-
tutons for a number Of years as professional
nurse. According to the testimony OF her mother
Mrs. Sarah Frost. of Tarrytown, she developed
signs Of insanity in February 1898. She appeared
to realize her condition. for she went to Bellevue
Hospital unknown to her relatives. Mrs. Frost
a sister-n-law of Miss Frost. told the jury the
following story:
blame Bellevue doctors for Irenes condition
she went to the hospital and gave her name. but
they did not even try to find her friends. They put
her in the alcoholic ward. where she must have
been shamefuly treated. Then she shipped
sane For ten days we e9rcbSd % for @ ber od ba
was found on Wards island. She was In dir4y 5tiy
condition and covered with vermin. From that
Tme T1i her mind has been unsound I blame the
Island. If they had treated her properly she
would not be in the condition she is to-day.
The mother OF Miss Frost declared that cruel
reatment In Bellevue ruined her daughters mind
They had no right TO put her in the alcoholic
ward She should have been treated in a humane
way she said
Miss Frost was present In the jury room. She
talked and laughed continually. and times
Yes. am maniac They are all the time hold
ing me- she exclaimed.
On June p 1898, Miss Frost committed TO
Boomingdale by Justice Bischoff. OF Manhattan.
She Is heir TO part of insurance policy left by
her father
At the New-York and Bellevue hospitals last
officers hey nor
remember Miss Frost's President Keller OF
night.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02

resumed their Saturday receptions in their state
ly replica OF the Trianon, in the Avenue Bois de
Boulogne, the interior Of which is complet-
ed. Their reception this evening was an ex-
tremely brilliant one: the Castellane livery-red,
with pink stockings-is highly decorative ana IN
harmony with the pink marble Of which the
house is built The Countess receives most
gracefully and with remarkable tact Her guests
were more representative Of the old conserva-
tive families of the Faubourg Saint Germaip
than has hitherto been the case; but the political
shade Of the Castellane salon is distinctly reac-
tionary, with good sprinkling Of N7ti"n1lists.
Among the Americans present were Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Kingsland, Mrs. Drake, the Mar
quse de Breteu. Countess Leon de Moltke
Hatzfeldt formerly Miss Garner, OF NewYorF).
Mr.. Thaw and Mr.. Andrews.
Mrs. William G. Tiffany gave a charming din
ner last evening TO the Duchess de Dino. Mr.
and Mrs. George s. Scott gave a highly success
fu open air lunch on Wednesday at the Pavilion
d'Armenonville. Among the guests the
Duchess de Rohan. Mrs. George Law. Mrs Scott
Grant and Prince Karageorgevitch. At adjon-
ing tables lunches were being given by Mrs.
Griswold Gray and her niece, Miss Ethel Irven.
and by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Vanderbilt have entertained their inti-
mate friends at luncheons and dinners before
sailing on the Deutschland. Among the dinners
given at the Hotel Ritz those by Mrs ogden
Goelet and Mr. Thaw.
Count Robert des MUSES. de Montesquon- Fen
elon's musical matinees at his villa at Neuilly
continue each Thursday with marked success.
The last one was enlivened by Nine Sarah
Bernhardt's recitation Of the hosts composition.
lie Coucher de Ia Morte" with musical accom-
paniment by Francis ThOme II is a perform
ance almost like oratorio. and Nine. Bern
lsf
death in a new and original form elected en-
thusastic praise
Mr.. and Mrs William X. Vanderbilt. Jr. left
Paris Thursday in their automobile for ten
days run. during which they intend TO visit
Geneva and Lucerne. c l. B.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
FROM CANADA TO FRANCE.
THE CLERGUE SYNDICATE FORMS A DIRECT
STEAMSHIP ROUTE TO SECURE
MINIMUM TARIFF.

Montreal. June l (SpeciaD-The connecting link
between the great Clergue enterprises Of the Sault
Ste. Marie and the markets Of Europe has now
been completed with the formation of the Franco
Canadian Steamship Company
Canadian manufacturers. and particularly those
connected with the iron. steel and pulp trade have
long felt the want Of first class steamship
vice between a Canadian port and France II is
true that a few vessels run between Montreal
and Havre within the last two years. but the
vice poor and there guarantee of its
permanency. Now. however. F. H. Clergue and
his associates have taken hold of the matter in
such a manner that there Is little room to doubt
it's Some days ago contract closed
with the Dominion Government by which sub
sidy of $4,000 to 800 600 year will be granted
the line. according to the number of steamships
placed in operation, and to-day II announced
that three steamships of good size and fair speed
had been purchased by the company, and. further.
that orders for three more had been given. Two
of the vessels are to be constructed I'm French
shipyards, and the third Will go an English
builder. With the three steamships already
quired II is proposed TO inaugurate the service be
tween Montreal and Havre In July OF this year
adding the other ships they completed.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
CAPTAIN HANCOCK REPRIMANDED.

Washington, June 1.-The findings in the Of
Captain William T Hancock 9Th Artillery. VINO
Gently tried by court martial Manila
charges Of conduct the prejudice OF good order
and military discipline and failing TO appear for
duty two occasions" have been received at the
War Department. The specifications alleged that
Captain Hancock exhibited himself in a drunken
condition at the Army and Navy Club. at Manila.
two occasions. and by constant Indulgence in
drink rendered himself unfit for military duty. He
found guilty on both charges. and was SEN
fenced TO be reprimanded in orders by the brigade
commander. The latter. J. +. Bell in approving
the findings and carrying the sentence into effect,
rebukes the accused for the character OF his de-
fence. which It is stated. "he attacks the motive
OF every connected with the bringing Of the
accusation against him. but shows not the slightest
appreciation OF the reprehensibe character Of his
conduct"
General Bell delivers a warning TO the officer
10 the future, saying that 1T might be beneficial
TO Captain Hancock TO reflect that officer twice
tried for intemperance within nine months Is in
danger Of eXhausting the patienee Of his friends,
and has used up any credit which might attach to
previous good conduct and soldierly qualities"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
TALKS TO SWEDEs OF THEIR NATIVE LAND

MIR. wICKSTRoM CALLS 1T THE CRADLE OF IIU-
MANITY-RUssIA's DESIGNS ON SCANDINAVIA.
Victor Hugo WlckstrOm editor author and trav-
eller who is his way home Sweden and com
pleting trip around the world lectured last night
a number of his countrymen IN the Teutonia As
sembly Rooms. Sixteenth-st. and Third-ave. Mr.
Wickstrom arrived Friday from Chicago
Mr.. Wickstrom took for his subject last night
The Swedes." Among other things he said that II
had been proved by investigators that the cradle
of humanity had been the central and southern
parts OF Sweden. He quoted many authorities who
held to this view, among them being Max Muller
AS an Indication of the truth OF this theory he said
that all the Aryan languages had names for trees
animals and objects peculiar to the Northern coun-
tries.
Mr. Wickstrom directed attention TO the fact that
there are 25G000 Swedes in this country while
there only five million in Sweden. He hoped the
Swedes would retain their national traits. regard
less of their coming to the United States
Your first duty is to this great country which
has adopted you" said Mr. Wickstrom, but you
best fulfil that duty by retaining what is best
of the Scandinavian traits and characteristics you
brought with you when you sailed for this coun-
try"
The speaker said that Russia is aggressive and
has greedy eyes on Swedish territory. Russia he
States. and for them she had a wholesome fear
He thought 1t probable that some day the Swedes
in this country might. in case of need. have in
fiuence enough TO this country to raise its
voice in protest against Russia, should the latter
try to absorb Scandinavia
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
FIFTEEN FISHERMEN LOST.
NO TRACE OF THEM SINCE A sQUALL ON
SOUTH CAROLINA CoAsT-sEARCH
IN VAIN.

Charleston. s. c.. June Fifteen fishermen
are supposed TO have been drowned in squall
which blew UP yesterday afternoon while the
mosquito fleet OF fishing boats was anchored off
the Eastern Patches" There eight boats
fishing at the time The storm scattered them
to the four winds. and all save three were ac-
counted for tonight. The missing boats
the Anna Julia. the Messenger Boy and the
Knife. There were fifteen men on the three
boats. When the supposed disaster was
ported the revenue cutter Forward went to sea
and skirted for thirty miles around the light
ship, but came back with the report that not a
sign of life or disabled boat could be seen
All hope for the safety OF the fishermen was
abandoned at dark to-day when the cutter got
into port with the bad news. 1t was thought
In the course of the day that the boats had
drlfted TO places of shelter. but the failure OF
the government vessel to find a trace OF them
convinced the crowd of watchers on the wharves
that the men were dead.
captain Joe" Watkins. Of the Messenger Boy.
was the only white skipper supposed to have
perished.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
STOPPED ANARCHISTS PLAY.
BREsCI BUTTONS WORN IN THE AUDIENCE
SHOWED THE CHARACTER OF THE
PERFORMANCE.

The police of the Fifth-st. station put a stop
last evening to the performance of an anarchist
play In Clarendon Hall, in Thirteenth-st near
Third-ave. The play in Italian. and was
called Lex Garibaldino." II TO be given
by the Gabrielle D'AnnunZio Musical and Drama tic
Society and. according to the announcements was
in honor of the birth of girl baby 10 the Queen
Of Italy. The manager Of the hall did know
that the people who hired the hall anarchists
but when the audience began to arrive he noticed
that every BresCi button, in memory OF
BreSci, the assassin Of King Humbert. The ItaI-
ian Consul-Cieneral, Giovanni Branchi. was in
formed of the performance, and told Police Head
quarters. The result that Captain Diamond.
OF the Fifth-st station was sent to the hall with
a number of policemen. lie learned that the hall
had not a theatrical license. and stopped the play.
which concerned the career OF a who always
wore a red shirt. whether other people liked II or
not.
Hundreds of anarchists We're present from va
rious places. including Paterson and Hoboken.
Captain Diamond allowed the performers to dance.
but not to give play. He left several uniformed
men about the doors. while a number of detectives
sat I'm the hall. II said that the proceeds of
the performance were really To be devoted TO
fund for a Bresc monument. The promoters of
the enterprise said that 1890 tickets had been sold.
The hall would hold about five hundred people.
No attempt was made to produce the play.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
PASSPORTS FOR FILIPINOs.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION MADE BY sECRE-
TARY HAY.

Washington, June lin answer TO his appli-
cation for instructions Secretary Itly has di-
rected Ambassador Choate. at London, TO issue
passports TO the two Filipinos who appeared at
the embassy yesterday "as residents of the Phil
ippine Islands and such entitled TO the pro-
lection Of the United States"
The decision on this point is Of Importance.
as having some bearing upon the status OF the
people Of the Philippines, Porto Rico and Guam.
A year ago rhe decision was reached TO regard
the Porto Ricans as entitled 10 the protection
conveyed by American passport. but a formal
decision of the test prevented through
the withdrawal OF the application. The For
aker act determined the right Of the Porto
Ricans 'as citizens Of Porto Rico 70 the protec-
ton Of the United States Government II is
now held that the Spooner law conveys the same
privilege 10 the inhabitants Of the Philippines.
The United States statutes prohibit the issue
OF passports 10 any but American citizens, but
these later acts-the Foraker act and the
SpOoner act-impose obligations in their turn,
which may be regarded qualifying the orig
inal act and may enable the government TO
avoid a decision the question Of the Ameri-
can citizenship Of the islanders At any rate.
the circular instructions now In formulation
which will be sent out TO all United states diplo-
matte and consular representatives will direct
them to issue. not certificates. but American
passports TO the islanders.
London June The officials OF the United
States Embassy inform The Associated Press
that the matter OF granting passport 70
the Filipino who applied for yesterday had 10
be referred TO Washington it the first time
such application had been made by a person OF
this nationality. The Filipino desired travel in
Russia, and, though the applicant took the oath Of
allegiance TO the United States in Spanish and
English. the Embassy considered IL advisable 10
submit the matter by cable 10 Washington. as IL
has frequently done when passports We're request
ed The Embassy is now awaiting reply The
applicant was quite eontented, and thanked the
officials Of the Embassy for the action taken.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued from first page.

admit that he does not take anybody into lis
confidence, and may sail for New-York any cay.
The favorites who allowed TO witness the
work in progress at the Moat House rub their
hands and assert that he has a beautiful estate
In Berkshire where he can live in retirement
like an English gentleman whenever he is weary
OF New-York politics The natural beauty Of
the estate has been developed by the landscape
gardeners art. The large lake around which
the new driveway winds will be used for boat
ing. and there are picturesque masses of foliage
in the park An old mill wheel viii be the mo-
tive power for the electric light supply. Large
gangs OF laborers stil employed in excava-
lions for the lake. and the work is not likely TO
be finished in July. Local contractors are in
charge OF the work, and the expense Of improv-
ing the house and grounds is heavy. Mr..
Crokers friends describe him a generous
patron Of the local tradesmen OF Letcombe and
Vantage and an ideal employer Of labor. He
does not grumble over the cost Of improvements
so long as the work is well done l. y. +.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
HIS LAST WATCH FOR HIS FATHER. I
SMALL BOY LEANS TOO FAR OUT OF 4
WINDOW AND FALLS TO HIS DEATH

Raymond Levan. eighteen months old. fell from
the third story window of his home last night at
No. 50 McDougal-st., and died few hours later at
st. Vincents Hospital The little fellow the
favorite child of his father who is a porter in
Ftfth-ave. art store. He invariably greeted his
father at the door when he returned from his
work every night. Last night the father
somewhat later than usual and the mother called
the little boy into the house He did as
directed, but after sitting quietly for a few min
utes he and his brother, four years old. went to
the window of the front and impatiently
watched for the arrival of their father. Raymond
not being tall enough to the street very WELL
drew chair to the window, and before the elder
brother at his side knew what had happened he
fell the sidewalk below.
The ambulance carrying the boy had hardly dis
appeared around the when the father re-
turned TO his home and greeted with the sad
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
PHILIPPINES GOVERNMENT.
THE COMMISSIONS FINAL WORK IN THE
PROVINCES OF LUZON.

THE COMMISSIONS FINAL WORK IN THE
PROVINCES OF LUZON.
Manila. June 1.-The United States Philippine
Commission Tuesday will begin its final
provincial tours. II will first organize Manila
and Morong into one province and next Cavitt
Will be organized. Laguna Will be temporarily
omitted account of the continuance OF re-
bellion there. The commission will then go
land to Nueva EciJa. and. returning to Manila.
will proceed by steamer TO Zambales Union,
Hocos and Cagayan. and thence down the
Grand River on to Isabella and Nueva Viscayas
The only coast provinces to be omitted are In
fanta and Principe In the mean while Com
missioners Worcester and Moses will proceed
over the new government road 10 Benguet, Bon
toe and LepantO, cross the country, and join
the others. On their way they Will prepare
distinct governments in Bontoc and Lepanto.
The commission will reach Manila on June 20.
II the administrations approval Of the general
government scheme is then received. the gov
ernment Will be inaugurated on July !.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
CAMP TOWNSEND IN READrVEss
SQUADRON A AND TROOP C WILL ARRIVE
TO-DAY WITH MAJoR-GENERAL. ROE.

SQUADRON A AND TROOP WILL ARRIVE
TO-DAY WITH MAJoR-GENERAI. ROE.
Everything is in readiness at the State Camp for
the reception of Squadron A and Troop c. which
are expected to arrive there time to-day.
when Major-General Roe will be there His staff
have arrived. and are duly installed in Quality
Row"
Camp Townsend is in perfect order. A
small army of walters and cooks arrived at the
camp on Friday, and the restaurant is ready
10 supply the wants OF the troops when they
rive.
The 9TH. Sth and 1st regiments and the 1st and
20 batteries to follow the cavalry the camp.
Camp Roe will not be occupied until the infantry
arrives June g.
Ihe headquarters staff is composed follows:
colonel John l. Holly. quartermaster of the Ma
tonal Guard; Colonel Clifford Hurry commissary OF
National Guard, and the following officers of the
maJor-generaIs staff: Colonel Stephen II. Oln as
sstant adjuant-general; Lieutenant Colonel Fred
erlCk Phisterer, assistant adjutant-general: Lieu
tenant Colonel William Fl. Chaplin. Inspector: Lieu
tenant-Colonel y. 3. Thurston inspector Of small
arms practice; Colonel Nelson II. Henry surgeon;
Major Louis NJ. Greer and Major John b. Holland,
aids. -
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
ACCIDENTS IN THE PARK.

Mrs James II. Bradley of No. 440 West End
ave. late yesterday afternoon lost control OF the
saddle horse she was riding in Central Park, on
the east bride path at Ninetieth-st The horse
ran south at top speed, but Mrs Bradley kept cool
and managed to retain her seat. Opposite Eighty
ninth-st. Mounted Policeman Hoey reached the run
away, and brought him TO a stop at once No harm
done.
Mounted Policeman Walch reported the Ar
senal last night that early in the evening a light
wagon driven by r. Evert OF No. PAL West One
hundred-and-sev st. and victoria owned by
the New-York Cab Company and driven by l.
Snyder in collision in the park the East
Drive, at Observation-Disclosures. The horses were
slightly injured. but other harm done.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
HIGHLAND ACADEMY COHMENCEmENT

The forty y-fifth graduation week of Highland Mill
tary Academy at Worcester Mass, will be OBJ
served from June TO Il, inclusive The pro-
pramme is as follows:
Written examination. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. Musical. J. Vernon Butler, Director
Wednesday evening. Prize drill, Friday afternoon.
Graduation Sunday services; before the
graduating class preached by the Rev Eliot White
rector of ST Johns Church. at 10:30 afternoon SER
vices at the academy, conducted by the Rev. AL
bert w: Hitchcock pastor of the Central Church.
at o'clock. Tennis tournament. Monday morning.
Baseball game, Monday afternoon. Prize declama-
ton trial. Monday. p. m. Graduation exercises,
Tuesday morning. Military exercises, infantry and
artillery practice, 2:30 p.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
THE BIsHoP WANTED SonE PRoSpERrrl
HE REBUKrD CHURCH COMMITTEE FOR TOO
MUCH COMPLAINT.

When the committee on the condition Of the
country OF tho New-York Conference OF the Afri-
Methods Episcopal Church, meeting IN
the Bridge Street Church, Brooklyn. yesterday
brought in a report deprecatng Iynching, CRITICS.
ing the treatment OF the in certain sections
of the country and complaining generally Of the
condition of the black man, the Rev. William B.
Derrick the presiding Bishop severely objected TO
its tone. and delivered address upon the pros
perity Of the country. which he said benefited the
black $ well the white.
The report spoke of the 'bloodshed' and
slavery" in certain sections OF the country There
had been a great desire to help Cuba. the report
said. but it would not be bad idea to look
for the oppressed OF our land. The report also
took wt&ck trusts. and denounced ''jim crow
cars in the South as being "un-Christian, unlawful
and barbarous.'
why said the Bishop. there is not a word
in your report about the bountiful harvests. the
commercial interests and the great internal de-
veOpment which give. to the black well
as the white, bread. meat and comfort. IL there
We're TO be a famine. black Bishop Derrick would
die just quickly white Bishop Potter We
are part OF great republic, We coored men.
and If the republic goes up. we go up. OF course
there are grievances but there living facts OF
great blessings coming from God. American pros
perity is our prosperity.
At the suggestion of Bishop Derrick the report
sent back to the committee. and references TO
the prosperous condition Of the country in
serted.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
LOCKED Up on FORGERY CHARGE.

CATALOGUE PUBLISHER ARRESTED IN YoNKERs
is HAVING HANDSOME HOUSE BUILT.
Charles Trelawney, OF No. ia Fifth-ave was ar
rested IN Nonkers by Detectives Woodbridge and
Wines. OF the Central Office and locked up at Po-
lice Headquarters here last night on a warrant
issued complaint of George L. Patterson of No
90 Liberty-st, who accuses Trelawney OF forging
the signature to promissory note for $3.50 No
Vemher 30.
Trelawney said that he a publisher OF cata-
logues. but refused 10 talk about the He is
having handsome house built at Lowerre Heights
YOnkerS.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
SQUADRON A CAMPS AT ossIH1SG.

Squadron last night camped Nelson Park.
in Ossning. on its way the State Camp at
Peekskill The squadron arrived at $50 In the
afternoon, and will break camp at 8 o'clock this
morning. The officers expect lead their
Peekskil in time for the squadron 10 attend church
services. The squadron is in command OF Major
o. b Bridgman. No effort made hurry
the march, and the horses and had easy
Journey from Van COrtlandt Park TO Yonkers. from
which the start made at o'clock. A halt
was made TarrXtOWn for luncheon.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
ICE FIELDS ON OCEAN ROUTES.

St Johns. n. F.. June 1.-The Allan Line steamer
Sicilian. from Glasgow, which arrived here to-day
and copper carrying steamer, at Tilt Cove. both
report immense ice foes two hundred miles off the
coast drifting south into the track of transat-
lantic shipping. The foes studded with great
icebergs. which particularly dangerous to ocean
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
IDENTIFIES COMET SEEN By SAILORS.
BAYoNNE ASTRONOMER SAYS IT HAS BEEN SEEN
TWICE BEFORE.

Bayonne, n. j.. June William A. Eddy says
that the comet seen at sea by the crew OF the
schooner Florida first observed at Cape Town
over month ago. and later at the
Yerkes Observatory. Williams Bay, Wisconsin. and
stin 4 NJ at Lick Observatory. in California. It's
positionNn ascension and declination traced
by J. II. Eadie. an amateur astronomer OF
Bayonne. and found 20 be in the Constellation
Orion, the three of the belt Of that
stellation which sets at or o'clock IN the even
ing. and is invisible here owing the glare OF
the sun. This position os the comet agrees with
that given by the crew OF the Florida.
The information coming from the Florida is val
uable because the successive observations May
IL and l5 show That the comet is slowly passing
away from the region the sun, although still
visible 10 the naked eye IN the Pacino.