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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Fathotic Lawn Fete.

Final preparations are being made for
the large lawn fete to be given by the
United Patriotic Societies of Women on the
lawn at 14th and Florida avenue northwest
commencing Wednesday evening, July l.
and lasting until after the 4th Eight soci-
cites will erect fancy booths besides hav-
ing side attractions Of all kinds. Tents have
been secured from the depot quartermas-
ter of the War Department to be used for
storing purposes and in case OF rain. An
open air exhibition of motion pictures will
he given each evening commencing at 6
o clock.
The Edith X. Roosevelt Auxiliary Of the
Spanish War Veterans will run a dancing
pavilion~for which the Soldiers Home Or
chestra will furnish music, and the Engi-
neers' Band has been engaged to give q
concert Wednesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. June 28.-FLoUR- Steady, I'M
changed; receipts, 1922 barrels; exports, 5.59s
barrels.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; spot, s1fSas2; June. S1Sa
81; July, S1has1ts; August. S0i.aS0s; steamer No.
2 red, lIAaIi12: receipts, 46s bushels: southern
by sample, I3iaaS2; do. grade, 77lsas2.
CORN-Easier; SPOT, 56a56i4 June. 56a56k; Judy.
55%4ao6; August. 55I.a55la; steamer mixed, a3lsa
53A; receipts, 6S. bushels; southern white corn.
CLASSY; do. yellow, 54a5s.
OATS-Firm: No. white. 47a47k; No. mixed,
43a43L: receipts. ). 3s1 bushels.
RYE-Steady: No. 2, so; No. western. 81; ~
ceipts $50 bid.
HAY-Firm, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull, unchanged.
BUTTER-Unchanged.
EGGS-Unchanged. a, /,
CHEESE-Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
REGATTA AT KEEL.
Emperor andT Empress Of Germany
Aboard Their Yachts.

KEEL, Prussia, June 26.-The starters for
the American cup. presented by ]. Pierpont
Morgan, were the emperors American-built
schooner-yacht Meteor. the empress Iduna
and A. Tietgen's Hamburg. The emperor,
with Rear Admiral Cotton, Commander
McCrea of the Machias, Capt. Walker of
the San Francisco and Capt. Cornwell Of the
Chicago on board as his guests, sailed the
Meteor, steering her much of the time.
The empress was visible most of the time,
standing aft on the Iduna with a lady in
waiting.
The start took place at 1910 a. m, in an
eight to ten-knot breeze
r. w. Goelet's American thirty-footer
Swan was first over the line in the start of
the race for the commodore's cup, offered
by the emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
THE MCKAY ESTATE.
Hearing on an Application Made for a
Receiver.

Hearing was in progress this afternoon
before Justice Anderson of the District Su-
preme Court in the matter Of the estate Of
the late Colonel Nathaniel Mckay. The
hearing arose on the rule to show cause re-
sulting from the recent filing by Francis b.
Clark of a petition for the appointment OF
a receiver. Mr.. Clark claims to be a cred
itor of the estate. The different phases of
the case were also called to the attention Of
the court, including the petition of Mrs.
Mabel Grace Mckay that the will be ad-
mitted to probate here. and the caveat OF
Mrs. Jenny w. Pope Mckay and her app1t-
cation for the appointment of collector.
The several questions that have arisen are
being presented by the counsel at late
hour. Attorney A. S. Worthington repre-
senting Mrs Mabel Grace Mckay; Attor-
neys c. c. Cole and H. F. Woodland. ap-
pearing for Mrs. Elizabeth R. Widershein
and Mrs. Harriet A. Kneisley. daughters of
the deceased; Attorneys VIM. M. Springer
and A. A. Hoehling for Mrs Jenny w. Pope
Mckay; Attorney Robinson for Admiral
Hichborn. an executor under the will. and
Attorneys Lambert & Baker for Francis B.
Clark. the creditor mentioned.
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DENIES THE CHARGE,
But Witnesses Say Morris Harris Tried
to Kill His Wife

TO Kill d1S J" 1lS.
Residents of the neighborhood OF 18th
and L streets northwest were startled this
afternoon at the reports Of two pistol shots
fired in rapid succession in the store Of
colored man named Morris Harris His
store is at 1908 25th street. Detective Pat
rick O'Brien was the first officer to re-
spond and he placed Harris under arrest.
The detective was told that the man had
fired the shots at his wife, but Morris de-
MED that such was the case. He at
tempted to kill himself, he stated. and his
wife had gone to the house Of neighbors.
Two boys who were standing in front Of
the store at the time declared to the de-
tective that the weapon was pointed at the
wife and not at the man when the shots
were fired. Harris was taken to the third
precinct station and held.
After Harris had been locked up at the
station the officers in the precinct went
to his house and made a further investi-
cation of the affair. 1t is charged that
Harris fired the shots at his wife because
he objected to her going down the river.
He will be given hearing in the Police
Court tomorrow on a charge Of assault
with intent to XII.
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IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.
c. r. Morgan Disobeys Order Forbid
ding Interference With Wife.

=. II. morgan O1SopeyS OAoeA coA oAN
ding Interference With Wife.
In connection with the proceedings for
divorce instituted by Charles R. Morgan
against Fannie E. Morgan. and the cross
bill filed by the latter. Justice Gould, In
Equity Court No. 2. today ad1udged MI
Morgan to be in contempt for failure to
obey an order of February q last. This
order enjoined Mr.. Morgan from entering
the house where the defendant is living and
from removing or attempting to remove
anything therefrom and from in any way
interfering with her occupation of said
house and the grounds surrounding the
same and necessary for the convenient use
of the house itself. but nothing herein con-
tanned shall be taken to prevent the COM
plainant from using and cultivat1ng that
part of said premises now in use by MIN,
or the stable on said premises"
For this contempt Mr.. Morgan has been
directed to pay a fine of IS or be committed
to jail for three days in default OF pay
ment.
Justice Gould today announced that I'M
less Mr.. Morgan makes payment Of Arrears
of alimony in the sum Of $35 and $50 coun-
sci fees, by July next, he will be adjudg-
ed in contempt and committed to Jail for
ten days or until he shall purge himself or
such contempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
WILL MARCH TO MT. GRErNA.
Troops Ordered From Fort Myer and
Washington Barracks.

In accordance with the provisions of sec
ton 10 Of the militia law, Major General
Chaffee. commanding the Department OF
the East. has detailed Lieut.. Col. Walter
Howe, Artillery Corps. assistant to the in
spector general Of the department, and
Major D. c. Pearson, I'd Cavalry. from
Fort Ethan Allen to attend the encamp-
ments Of the Pennsylvania National Guard
as instructors; Colonel Howe to the camps
of the LIST Brigade at Perkasie, Bucks coun-
ty, July II to Is, and the I'd Brigade at
Somerset, Somerset county, July 25 to Au-
gust l; Major Pearson to the Sd Brigade at
Mount Gretna, from July II to IS.
General Chaffee has also sent to the
camp Of the Sd Brigade the 4th Field Bat
terry from Fort Myer, and by the authority
OF the Secretary OF War. the Hospital
Corps company from Washington bar
racks. Both of these commands will march
to Mount Gretna and return.
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improvements Ordered.

The Commissioners have ordered that o
street between South Capitol street and list
street southeast be graded by day labor at
an estimated cost of $3.50. chargeable to APP
preparation for repairs to streets, etc.
1904.
That sidewalks and cutters of 7th street
northeast between H and X streets be adj
justed to line and grade at an estimated
cost Of $780, chargeable to appropriation for
improvement and repairs. northeast section.
1903.
That flushing basin be constructed on the
east side of 1917 street about forty feet
south of B street. an estimated cost OF
800, chargeable to current appropriation
for automatic flushing tanks.
That twenty-eight feet of water main be
laid at intersection of Columbia road and
Ontario avenue: sixty feet at the tntersec-
ton of Lanier and Ontario avenues ana
twenty-three feet at the intersection OF On
tario and Poplar avenues. at an estimated
cost of $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
RICHM1ogDQUIET TODAY
ONE THOUSAND SOLDIERS GUARD
THE CITY, FROM VIOLENCE.
Car Company and Strikers Far From a
Settlement - Crisis
" Coming Sunday.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, June 26-The city Is
unusually iQuietr today. the military being
In evidence on all sides. The cars are run
ming on nearly all lines. closely guarded
by troops and police. The patronage is
limited.
Complaints are coming from all sources
and the business interests for settlement
of the trouble, as all lines are practically
paralyzed. Merchants report sales at 70 10
80 per cent off the normal
The street car company and the strikers
are as far apart as ever, not single
man having yielded. One of the highest
officials in charge Of the military Is ex-
pecting the critical period to be reached
Sunday and Sunday night. The soldiers
are stationed just as they were yesterday:
The injured men are all doing well and Will
recover.
Strike Breaker Arrested.
Farley, the chief Of the strike breakers,
was arrested today at the county court
house and his pistol taken away from him.
A number Of persons were in the police
court today and were fined for failing to
move when ordered by the police and SOL
diers and all persons carrying concealed
weapons were given the limit OF $50 and
costs.
Three men were arrested for carrying
weapons near the barns Of the company at
the reservoir (employes of the amusement
company acting as guards) and were pros
ecuted by the car people. The arrests were
made by troops of the list Regiment.
Set Fire to Bridge.
Early this morning some one set fire to
the bridge of the passenger and power
company on the Seven Pines line, mile
from the city, and it was partially burned.
The adjutant of the regiment said today
that there were one thousand men on duty,
the cost to the state for all purposes being
al prOximately 50 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Georgia Troops in Camp.

The War Department is informed that
the encampment OF the Georgia state
troops is already in progress; the I'd and
4th Regiments of Infantry at Griffin which
began June %, and will close at noon on
the 3Oth the LIST and Sd Regiments at Au-
gusta from July to noon on the 18th
Colonel Stephen c. Mills. inspector gen.
eral of the army, represents the War De-
partment at these camps having been de-
tailed by the Secretary of War under the
provisions of section 10 of the militia law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
TREATIES WITH CUBA.
Minister Quesada Informed That They
Will Probably Be Ratified.

Advices received at the State Department
by cable from Minister Squiers. at Havana.
indicate that but one weeks time remains
for action upon the Cuban coalfng station
treaty, as resolution has been intro
duced for adjournment of congress on
July 4. Mr.. Squiers makes no mention of
the treaty in his message. but the officials
here feel confident that it will be approved.
The chief risk is believed to be that of
amendment which would involve fresh &C
ton by the United States Senate. and Min
lister Squiers Is directing his efforts to pre-
vent such an amendment.
Senior Quesada, the Cuban minister. has
received advfces from Havana through OFF,
cial sources that the treaties concerning
ccallng stations and the Isle OF Pines may
be signed at any moment, and that the
probabilities are that they Will be ratified
by the Cuban senate. Secretary Hay was
appraised Of these advices during call OF
the Cuban minister at the State Depart
ment today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
PAY FOR PETTY OFFICERS.
Executive Order Issued to Secure In
creased Efficiency.

To secure increased efficiency In the en-
listed personnel of the navy, President
Roosevelt today issued an executive order
increasing the pay Of chief petty officers
of the navy to $40 month. and estab-
fishing the new rating of chief water ten
der with pay at the rate OF $50 month.
Only those chief petty officers who re-
ceive permanent appointments after quail
flying by examination after July next
will be affected by the order. those serving
under permanent appointments issued PRIOR
to that date continuing at the present rate
of pay.
In a letter to the President on the sub
ject, Secretary NJ 'ody ssys that II .he
prcr osed new pay table is approved, the
yearly increase in the pay OF the navy
would be, for some years to come from
$50, 1000 to. 10000, but later as more men
az allied, the increase would hs IL pro-
portion to the number qualifying aner-
nately reaching Il sim of fro::l S1lo,oOo 10
$120,OOO
The Secretary of the Navy has under
consideration also the advislbtltty OF IN
creasing the pay of gun pointers 10 an
amount more commensurate with the I'M
portance of their duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Chooses First Lieutenant,

At an election held last evening by Com
pany D. LIST Battalion, District Of Columbia
National Guard, known as the Washington
Light Infantry Corps, Second Lieut. 8.
Wrisley Brown of Company c. LIST Battal-
ion, was unanimously elected first lieuten-
ant of the company. Maj. s. Porter House
presided over the election.
Company d is one of the crack commands
of the famous old Washington Light In
fantry Corps, and made 100 per cent at the
last annual inspection. It has given sew
eral well-attended hops during the past
season, and much Is expected Of 1t in the
way of entertaining in the future The
other company officers are Capt. VIM. ID
Dix and Second Lieut.. 8. Herbert Giesy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
MAJOR NEWBOLD RETIRED.
Relinquishes the Active Military Serv
ice on Account of Age.

Major Charles NewboId of the pay de-
partment of the army has been placed on
the retired list by operation of law on
account of age. Major Newbold is one
Of the veterans of the service, having
served in the army during the civil war
and in the volunteer establishment dur
ing the Philippine instruction. He re-
signed from the regular army as captain of
the 10Th Infantry in November, 1867 and
was appointed major in the pay depart
ment in July, 1899 Since his return from
the Philippines he has been stationed sue
cessively at San Francisco and at San An
tO1iO.
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RESIGNATION RENDERED.
Mr.. Mills Dean to Go to Manila as
Bookkeeper

Mr. Mills Dean. who has been a clerk in
the Office of Mr.. c. c. Rogers. the District
disbursing officer. for the past five years,
has rendered his resignation to the Com
missioners. and it has been accepted to take
effect July II. Mr.. Dean being granted leave
of absence to that time. Mr.. Dean has re-
ceived an appointment as bookkeeper in one
of the government departments at Manila
and leaves Sunday for that city, going by
way of San Francisco. He has been in
structed to report to the president of the
civil service commission at Manila for as
signment Mr. Dean has been regarded as
a conscientious and efficient employee of the
District and his going away is regretted
quite generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Regular call, II O'Clock noon.-U. 8. 81.
coupon, 81 900 at 106h. Capital Traction, at
i2zk. Union Trust, at 1854. Real Estate Title,
10 at $50. Washington Gas. at 64K ts.o.b.).
Railroad Bonds.-Capitaf Traction -. 1854 bid,
10TH asked. Metropolitan 3, 116 bid. 122 asked.
Metropolitan cert. indebt. b. los bid. 107 asked.
Columbia e., AS bid, 40 asked. Columbia 81, 100
bid, 1O6 asked. City and Suburban d. 90 bid An
acostis and Potomac d. 90 bid. Warrington Rail-
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Commissioner Aliens Trip.

Mr.. Edward b. Moore. assistant COM
missioner of patents. has returned to the
city after a ten days stay at Asbury Park.
Mr.. Frederick I. Allen. commissioner OF
patents. leaves the city tonight for his
home in New York whence he will sail on
the steamship st. Paul for Europe for a
five weeks trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
peputation From Kishene6.

ST. PETERSBURG. June 28.-Ffnance
Minister Witte today received a deputation
from the mercantile community Of Kshe-
mem, consisting of two Jews and a Chris
tan, asking for moratorium for bills Of
exchange and other facilities rehabiiitating
the credit of those who suffered from the
recent events at Kisheneff. n. White prom
ised to do everything possible to meet the
requests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today al
follows:
Charles w. King, nineteen two-story
brick dwellings. 1722, 1724 1728. 1923. 1870.
1872. 1874, 1876. 1913. 1740. 1742. 1744. 1Isd.
174S. 1850, 1852. 1854, 1856 and 1853 Seaton
street northwest; cost. $4,000.
Lambert Tree, one two-story and cellar
brick store, 1000 Connecticut avenue north
west; cost, $4,000.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Gantz. one two story and
cellar brick apartment house, 1913 Hare
wood avenue northwest; cost. 5000
j. w. TolSon, one two-story frame DWELL
ing. Monroe street between Jefferson and
NJ Jrris road, Anacostia; cost, 5000
John J. McNaney, repairs to liz III street
southeast; cost, 500.
George Watts. repairs to e street south
east; cost. $500.
d. D. Thompson. two brick dwellings.
4S1 and AL 10th street northeast; cost.
81 600.
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PANAMA CANAL TREATY.
First Few Sessions Of Colombian Con-
gress Will Be Secret.

A cablegram to the New York Herald
from Colon, Colombia, says: Mail advices
from Bogota. dated June Is. say that the
Panama canal treaty viii not be submitted
to congress before the end of June. or when
it Is convenient probably not until after the
arrival Of the remainder Of the Panama
deputies. who left June II. They are due
in Bogota about June 30.
The first few sessions on the treaty viii
be secret. It Is likely that the first consid-
erations Of congress will be devoted to
legislative acts, which will occupy several
days.
It II not yet known whether the present
extraordinary session OF congress will have
the power to elect = vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Mr.. Dent Admitted to Bar.

Mr.. Louis A. Dent, register of wills for
the District of Columbia, was today adj
mitted to practice as a member Of the bar
OF the District Supreme Court. In recog-
milton of the event the employees Of the
register oe1wills' 5off1ce surprised Mr.. Dent
by presenting him with a beautiful floral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
To Be Examined for Promotion.

First Lieut.. Englebert G. Ovenshine, 10th
Infantry has been ordered to Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan. for examination for promo
ton.
Capt. William E Purviance, assistant
surgeon, has been ordered to report to the
examining board at the Army Medical Mu-
scum building this city. for examination
for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Treaty Signing Postponed.

HAVANA, June 26.-The signing of the
final treaties between Cuba and the United
States has been postponed until next week.
because of the delay arising from the
questions raised at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Presidents yacht Sylph left New
London this morning for New Haven. The
training ship Essex sailed from Newport
yesterday for Gloucester The Chesapea Ike
is at New London and the Hannibal at
I.amberts Point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Gen. Funston Starts for Alaska.

General Funston. commanding the De-
partment of the Columbia, has informed
the War Department that he has started
for Alaska for an inspection of the posts
In that territory. He will visit Forts Lis
cum, Skagway. Egbert Gibbon st
Michael and Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Invitation Accepted,

COPENHAGEN, June 26.-The invita-
ton to take part in the St Louis exposi-
ton has been formally accepted in behalf
of the Danish West Indies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
Cricket In England.

LONDON June 26-The Philadelphia
cricketers were all out today for 81 runs.
In the first innings of their match begun
yesterday at Beckenham with the County
Of Kent eleven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
British Ambassador Sails.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Sir Michael H
Herbert, British ambassador at Washing
ton, and Lady Herbert sailed today on tbs
Celtic for Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St. members New York
stock exchange Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
The Logan at Manila.

Adjutant General Corbin was today noti-
fed of the arrival Of the transport Logan
CO Manila today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-26
At THE WHITE HOUSE
The Last Cabinet Meeting
for Some Time.
WANT PLACES
A LARGE NUMBER OF CALLERS
RECEIVED.
Seeking a Consulship for Wyoming
Mantle President Enjoys an Old
Fashioned Virginia Meal.

President Roosevelt had plenty of work
and variety of it today-his last day at
the White House until the conclusion OF
his summer vacation at Oyster Bay, for
which place he will leave tomorrow morn
ing at $40 o'clock. He received large
number Of persons. talking with them on
many subjects, presided at an important
meeting Of his cabinet-the last one In some
time-and entertained Sir Thomas Upton
and distinguished gathering at luncheon
in the state dining room. All of his visitors
prior to the cabinet meeting were important
ones, Mr.. Charles Emory Smith. former
Postmaster General; Senator Warren Of
Wyoming, Representative Heminway of In
diana and others being in the list The
cabinet meeting was of unusual Importance
by reason of the disposition of number of
matters before the departure Of the Presi-
dent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-07-02
kNAPP's MOTHER TEsTiFiEs.
Insanity the DEFENSE Of the Alleged
Wife Murderer.

Hamilton, O.. July I'm the Knapp
murder trial Police Officer Charles
Morton testified to the vain search foI
the box Knapp said he had thrown
away at Lindewald. Prosecutor Gar.
then rested and Darby. for the defense
moved the court to order verdict OF
mot guilty" on the ground that mur
der was not proved. Judge BeYden
overruled the motion and the defense
began The chief defense will be in
sanity. Knapp's mother, Mrs. Susan
Knapp, was called. Her testimony
strongly tended to prove hat Knapp
was insane from injuTes received in
youth The mother sAM that colt
had kicked him when he was six years
old. He was unconscious for days
thereafter and complained of pains in
the head Later Knapp fell out Of
NOW and again injured his head. Brain
fever followed the attack. He was
struck on the head by baseball bat
and again seriously hurt. The mother
said she regarded Knapp as insane
after these accidents.
His condition became so noticeable
that the boys called him "Looney
Knapp He wrote play and tried to
make his sister wear wings and i'm
personate an angel.