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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
= HAD A FIT IN COURT.
A. N. Raymond Overcome by Nerv-
GUS Attack

T The dull routine of Criminal Court No.
was disturbed this morning when the de-
PENDANT in the case called for trial, Albert
M. Raymond, was overcome by fit or
physical paroxysm of some sort. Mr.. Ray
mond is under Indictment for libel. He Is
accused Of having made false charges to
the effect that Charles r. Louscombe was
using gasoline engine and saw in vio-
lation of law, and of having maliciously
persisted in annoying Major Sylvester.
chief of police; Snowden Ashford, inspec-
tor Of buildings, James M. Wood and Mr..
LuscOmbe.
Justice Wright presided in Criminal Court
No. /. for the first time this morning. and
the initial case he was called upon to hear
was that in which Raymond figured as
defendant. Raymond appeared as his own
attorney He asked that the hearing be
postponed until the return to this city of
Major Sylvester, who is now away. The
prosecution announced that it did not in
tend to call the chief of police as witness,
but nevertheless the defendant persisted in
asking for a postponement.
Justice Wright oyerrEled the motion and
directed that the trial proceed. A moment
later. as he was walking from one side of
the room to the other. Raymond suddenly
collapsed. He fell partly in his wifes lap
and then to the floor. One of the health
departments physicians was summoned
and expressed the opinion that the attack
was due to nervous strain and that Ray
mord might not recover for several days
Later DR. Shute, the physician to the JAIL
was called.
When the proceedings were interrupted
Justice Wright excused the jury until the
opening of the afternoon session of the
court, and asked Attorney Wilton ]. Lam
bert to appear counsel for the accused
In discussing the case, Assistant United
Gfafo Turner remarked that he
regarded 1t as significant that just as he
was about to make a speech to the jury the
defendant was overcome Thereupon At
torney Lambert admitted that when 1t be-
came known that he had been asked to
represent the defendant the latter immedi-
ately underwent a second attack
In view of Raymond's condition, 1t was
decided this afternoon to postpone the trial
until Friday. the 18th instant. and the de-
PENDANT was taken away from the city hall
In a carriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
HELD FOR EXAMINATION.
Stranger, Evidently Demented, Wants
to Hide From Mrs. Hetty Green.

A man whose apparel denoted that he
had been on the road for weeks called at
police headquarters this afternoon and ex-
pressed a desire to be put out OF harm 8
way He thought an insane asylum would
suit him, as he had been in one before. The
caller gave his name as Thaddeus McDon-
aid, and said he had been in the asylum at
Newark, N. ]. He said he was DESTROYS of
being slowed away somewhere in order that
Mrs. Hetty Green cannot find him.
I'm going to marry her daughter" Me-
Donald declared. land her mother has con-
spired against me. She has men and wo-
men after me all the time"
He said Mrs. Green had been interceptfng
the letters he had sent to her daughter.
How many letters have you sent herr"
the stranger was asked.
About a bushel," he answered. I've
been writing them for seven years and have
not yet received an answer to one of them
Mcdonald said he was in this city four
years ago and that he was in a hospital
at that time.
Il remember something about that" the
sanitary officer said to him. Have you
over been in any other hospital?"
He then told of having been IN the asy-
lum at Newark, but said he went there of
his own accord He was held for examina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
BEARING COLONIES OF ANTS.
DR.. Cook Preparing for War on the
Boil Weevil.

The Department of Agriculture has been
advised that DR.. Cook. who has discov-
cred in Guatemala an ant that is a fierce
enemy of the boil weevil, has started by
the overland route from Guatemala for
the cotton fields. carrying colonies of ants
with which experiments will be made in
the weevil-ravaged sections. II these ex-
periments prove as successful as is ex-
pected by the department the ant colonies
will be imported In a wholesale manner
DIR. L. o. Howard, the chief entomologist
of the department. has received a report
from his experts in Texas regarding the
reported discovery in Bexar county Of an
ant that destroys the weevil
The report says that the ant mentioned
is the common Texas ant and that nothing
unusual has been developed by the inyesti-
cation into the matter. It suggests that
the weevfis has been feeding and deposit
ing eggs on the plants left over from last
season and that many of the females
which had died and had fallen were eaten
by the ants, and adds that as the extreme
dry weather had reduced the number of
plant lice on the cotton. the ants. thus de-
prived of their natural food, merely took
advantage of the opportunity to feed on the
weeYiis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
SECRETARY sHAw's HINT.
Suggests That the Big Fair Be More
Extensively Exploited.

Secretary Shaw few days ago sent to
Ex-Governor Francis of the Louisiana
purchase exposition a telegram calling at
tention to the lack of exploitation Of the
exposition. and the consequent lack of uni
versal interest in the big concern. No re-
ply has been received and 1t Is not known
what disposition Mr.. Francis made of the
telegram. There are limitations that Sec
retory Shaw's telegram will be resented
by the exposition managers. but others BE-
lieve that 1t will be accepted as friendly
criticism and acted upon accordingly.
The government is considerably interested
In the success of the exposition, inasmucn
as Congress authorized loan of $4.6OoOo0
to the concern to be paid out of the gate
receipts of the enterprise. According to the
terms of the loan 40 per cent Of the gross
receipts of the exposition are to be paid
to the treasury as a first payment June 10,
will be received at that time. Fear is be-
ginning to be expressed that the govern
ment will suffer.
A detailed report Of the receipts to June
10 must be made to the Secretary of the
Treasury at that time. Another 40 per
cent must be paid July /, and after that
time monthly payment of 40 per cent is
forthcoming.
The government holds a mortgage on the
exposition for the amount of money that
has been loaned and Is empowered to take
charge of the enterprise in case Of fail
ure to meet the conditions. Secretary
Shaws reports from the exposition are
not so favorable might be desired. The
first payment to be made ON the 18th OF
this month will furnish some indication
of what may be expected later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06

the support of the conference in making
International arbitration treaties with
other nations soon as practicable, was
heartily Endorsed. The conference was
the largest In numbers and the most dis
tinguished in personnel which has yet as
sembled 1t comprised 800 prominent men
and women. judges. Jurists. publicists.
educators. clergymen and a large number
OF business men and represented all Sec
tons OF the country. The most notable
new feature was the unusually large at
tendance of official delegates from cham
bers of commerce and boards of trade.
whose representatives reported that the
sentiment of the business men through
out the United States in favor of inter-
national arbitration increasingly
strong and would be clearly expressed to
the government. and especially to the
Senate. One of the six sessions of the
three days of the conference was con-
Quoted by the business men and made a
great impression on the conference. The
conference understood perfectly that the
President and Secretary Hay were ready
to proceed with the negotiation of treaties
with Great Britain. France and other
countries (Which are known to be ready
Tor such treaties) soon the admin
lstration is satisfied that the Senate is
ready to ratify- such treaties. Meanwhile
Great Britain and France and Italy and
Spain and other European countries have
concluded such treaties between them
selves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
PEACE IN SAN DOMINGO.
Reports Indicate That the Revolt There
Has Ended

Reports received here Indicate that the
revolution In San Domingo has ended and
that peace once more prevails in that much
disturbed region. Rear Admiral Sigsbee,
commanding the Caribbean squadron, Is
at Puerto Plata on the cruiser Newark.
The cruiser Detroit and the gunboat Ban
croft are also at Puerto Plata. 1t appears
that Commander Dillingham;. comma nding
the Detroit. contributed materially to the
satisfactory settlement of the long-drawn
out political troubles of San Domingo
The following cable message was re-
ceived at the Navy Department Saturday
from Rear Admiral Sigsbee, regarding the
conduct or the negotiations conducted by
Commander Dillingham; of the Detroit:
Representatives met aboard the Detroit
today according to arrangements made
with the commanding officer of the De-
troit Peace has been agreed upon in Santo
Domingo, and the cessation of hoStilitieS to-
morrow and the next two days to obtain
consent Of the recognized government. The
Newark arrived OPPORTUNITY. as the con-
ference made better arrangements. The
Newark remains several days, then to San
Juan"
A press dispatch from Puerto Plata tells
the story of the conference as follows:
Terms for the settlement of the revolu-
ton which has long disturbed this re-
public. have at last been agreed upon.
Governor Cespedes of Puerto Plata and
the american vice consul. acting as peace
commission. sailed for Monte Christi
Wednesday on the United States gunboat
Newport and invited Gen. Demetrio Rodri-
guez. chief of the revolutionists. to hold
conference with them on the cruiser De-
troit lying at Monte Christi.
After a long discussion Governor CeS-
pedes. In the name of the government Of
fered to the revolutonists life and liberty
for every one. The government will con-
suit General Rodriguez's wishes as to the
officials to be named for Monte Christi and
Will pay the debts of the revolutionists.
The insurgents will lay down their arms
and will recognize the Morales govern
ment
General Rodriguez personally accepted
these terms three days armistice was
agreed upon to give the peace commission
and Governor Cespedes time to procure the
confirmation of the agreement by the gov
eminent.
Peace Is now assured. The revolution
had become weak. Captain Dillingham; of
the Detroit made speech at the confer
ence which greatly facilitated the efforts
to reach an agreement
Rear Admiral Sigsbee entered Monte
Christi while the conference was being
held The peace commission returned here
this morning."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
TO RECEIVE THE FILIPINoS.
Committee of Army Officers Selected to
Escort Them.

oSOAS AAVAAAs
Much preparation is being made in the
insular bureau of the War Department for
the proper reception of the honorary board
of Filipino commissioners. who will arrive
in Washington next Thursday afternoon.
special committee of army officers has
been appointed to look out for the visitors
while in this city and to accompany them
to Philadelphia, New York end the New
England states. The committee consists of
Colonel Petit. Maj John Biddle Porter and
Captain Taylor. Mr.. w. Leon Pepperman.
assistant to Col Edwards of the insular
bureau, and F. L. Joannini, an official inter-
prefer, will also accompany the party
These officers were chosen because of Serv-
ice In the Philippines and because they
have a conversational knowledge of the
Spanish language.
After a stay of four days in the ma
tional capital the commissioners will
leave Monday morning. for Phiiadeiphia.
where they will remain two days, the
guests of several commercial organfza-
tons. The party will then go to West
Point to witness the graduation exercises at
the United States Military Academy. They
will reach New York city Friday. the 18th,
and will remain there three days the guests
of the New York chamber of commerce.
The party will then go to the New En-
gland states, visiting the largest cities, and
gradually working its way westward to ST.
Louis.
The commissioners arrived in Cincinnati
this afternoon, and tonight will be the
guests at banquet given by Mr.. Charles
P. Taft, brother of the Secretary of War.
Secretary Taft left Washington last night
to be present. The party will remain in
Cincinnati until Wednesday evening, ar
irving in Washington over the Chesapeake
and Ohio road at 1876 pm. Thursday MI;
A. W. FERGUSON, executive secretary OF
the Philippine commission, is In charge OF
the trip. assisted by Mr.. Thomas Harde-
man, disbursing officer and formerly cap
tain in the United States volunteers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
FINANCE AND TRADE
Only a Dozen Stocks Figure
in the Opening.
HALF ARE UNCHANGED
WAS LIVELY IN
ONTARIO AND WESTERN.
Prices Sagged Below Those Of Last
Week-Minor Railroad and In
dustrial Break Heavily.

NEW YORK. June G.-Only dozen stocks
were quoted in the first five minutes of the
trading and of these half were unchanged.
The others showed mixed gains and losses
of " to v, except General Electric. which
rose a point, and Virginia Carolina Chemi-
cal, u.
Speculation was on lively scale in
Ontario and Western. Blocks of 1 900 to 1000
shares were bought on a rising scale, lift
ing 1t to 24%. Little influence was exerted
on the other coalers or the market in gen.
eral Amalgamated was carried nearly a
point higher while General Electric lost its
rise. Stocks generally hardened a small
fraction.
Ontario and Western touched 25h before
the demand for 1t was satisfied. Prices
then sagged to below last week. Amalga-
mated Copper lost its rise. Losses of to
IN were made by the Colorado and South
ern stocks. Tennessee Coal and Iron and
Cotton Oil, preferred, United States Steel.
preferred and Locomotive fell moderate
fractions. Bonds were irregular.
Minor railroad and Industrial stocks
broke heavily on small offerings BUSH
ness in other quarters was practically
suspended. Chicago Great Western fell
Off i, the preferred "B" and the pre-
ferred "A points without adequate ex-
PLANTATION. Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Sault Ste. Marie also lost Is and Interna-
tional Pump and Rubber Goods preferred
Y each. North American improved Y.
With the exception of the sensational
decline in Chicago Great Western securf-
ties there was nothing to relieve the dull
ness. Selling of Chicago Great Western
common and the preferred "B" ceased alb
ruptly, but the preferred "a" slumped
again to Az, loss of 1917 Interna-
tionai Pump extended it's loss to 81 and
Wisconsin Central preferred declined /.
Railway Steel Spring rose u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Prison Expenses of Ortiz.

The controller of the treasury has rem
dered a decision that Rafael Ortiz, the
Porto Rican who is serving a term in the
Minnesota penitentiary at Saltwater for
killing an American soldiers who had alien
ated the affections of his dusky sweetheart,
is a prisoner of the United States, and his
expenses in prison must be paid by this
country. Ortiz was sentenced to die after
the murder. but Secretary Alger of the
War Department induced the President to
commute the sentence to life Imprisonment
The sentence was later reduced to five
years. which are now closing. Until re-
Gently the expenses were paid by the War
Department, which decided to stop this and
leave Ortiz to be cared for as a regular
prisoner Of the United States Attorney
General Knox submitted the question to the
controller for decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Restoring the Famous Stadium.

According to United States Consul Nc
Ginley at Athens. the restoration of the
famous Stadion. or Stadium. of Athens.
which commenced In 1895. with funds do
mated by Greek merchant has progressed
until they are now placing the last of the
$1,000 marble seats which the great amphi-
theater contains. The seats. ratings, &c.
are all of the creamy white Pentelikon
marble. taken from one of the famous
quarries in the Pentellkon mountain. 1t is
the Intention of the committee having the
restoration In charge to build a marble
'propylaea." or entrance. resembling the
ancient one. Some urge the finishing of
the outer walls of the Stadium by sur
mounting them with a marble colonnade.
When the propylaea will be commenced Is
not known. The newly seated Stadium will
shortly be opened to the public and in
sugurated by athletic games In which the
athletes of the whole kingdom will par
ticipate. The games will last four days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06

ended her career In this terrible manner.
Although she Is no longer my wife, we
parted three years ago in friendly man.
ner and gave back one to the other our
photographs and presents.
II can't believe that the girl shot the
man, for. although she is a strange, emo
tional creature, she is not vicious, and she
always was extremely afraid of firearms.
II had known Nan since she was SIX
years old and that was nineteen years ago.
She was my playmate. Her family lived
near to mine. and I was at her house an
much as at my own. The family Is an ex-
ceedingly good one.
Her father Is John B. Patterson. who
for many years was supervising architect
of the United States Treasury Department.
He resigned at Cleyeland's first election.
He was so strong a republican that he re-
fused to hold Office under a democrat.
Mans parents are living In Washington.
Born in Washington.
"Nan was born in Washington. She is
a great granddaughter of John Randolph
of Roanoke. and calls herself after him on
the stage. One of her uncles, Charles. is
cashier of the Fourth National Bank OF
this city. and the other was a United
States senator from New Hampshire.
Nan is lively and loves pleasure. We
were married only year when we decided
that we could not get along together. She
udu Tie Stage IeVeT. we were living tucH
in San Francisco. where l had railroad
job. My wife was Unfortunately fond of
dress, and 1 could not afford to get her
the luxuries she craved. We did not quar-
rel: we merely agreed to get legal sep
aration. / have not seen her for two
years. I had never heard of this man
Young ~
Has an Emotional Nature.
II can readily believe that Nan was fond
of the man, for she is of romantic and
emotional nature. She could love and hate.
But she was incapable of shooting any one.
although when insanely angry she might
make any sort Of wild threat When she
would get that way and threaten me 1
never paid the slightest attention to her
and she soon got over her tantrums.
Her stage success was limited, for she
has no talent that way. Her voice Is weak
and she has no musical training. She can
not play the piano. and while she had every
advantage of education. do not think that
Nan applied herself very seriously. She
was too much devoted to pleasure
I'VE married without generalization and
1t was the old story. but I bear her not the
slightest grudge, and pray that she gets out
of her trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
HIGH SCHOOL DRILL.
Ten Companies to Compete for Honors
Tomorrow and Wednesday.

Arrangements have been completed for
the seventeenth annual competitive drill of
the High School Cadet Regiment, which Is
to take place tomorrow and Wednesday af-
ternoon at the American League base ball
park. 7th and Florida avenue northwest.
Company II Of the Western High School
will be the first on the field tomorrow after
noon. beginning at o'clock. Five compa-
MES win drill the first day and Ave the
second
At the conclusion of the regimentai
maneuyers Wednesday afternoon the award
of the prize flag and Allison Nailor s., 600
medal will be made to the winning COM
mand.
This event is the greatest in the school
year, from the pupils standpoint and
school spirit always runs high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Arrival of Chief Engineer wallace.

Mr.. John F. Wallace. chief engineer of
the isthm!an canal commission, arrived in
Washington this morning and Immediately
went to the Office of the commission in The
Evening Star building. where he assumed
his duties. Mr.. Wallace spent
greater part of the day looking over papers
and plans and discussing the work of the
canal with those in the Office. 1t will take
him several weeks to become familiar with
his new duties. Mr.. Wallace had not made
up his mind today just when he will leave
for the isthmus
Chief Engineer Wallace conferred with
Rear Admiral Walker. chairman of the
chief of the sanitary work on the isthmus
Mr.. Wallace stated afterward that he was
not sufficiently familiar with the work on
the isthmus to talk of the engineering diff
ficulties which It is his assignment to meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special DfspA1cn 10 Inc Evening star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 6.-FLOUR-Quiet; win
ter extra, Sa4 10: winter clear, 450a4 49, winter
straight, 47oa4 IS; winter patent, 4-9oa5 20:
spring clear. 390a4 20: spring straight, 4.50a4
spring patent, .S5a5 IS; receipts. 179 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull; spot. contract, 1.02Aa1 03; spot,
No. red western 1.o3%ai %; june 1.02alal O3
July. 50 asked; August, SS3l asked; steamer No.
red. 9oa9oA; southern by sample, 9oal 0s; SOUTH
CORN Weak; spot s2ha52M; June, s21aa52E
July 531sa55N; steamer mixed, 49a49A; receiDts
1852 bushels; southern white corn. 5oaS8h; south
ern yellow corn, 50a57.
As; receipts, 8,323 bushels.
kYE-Very dun: uptown, No. 2 western, 70
asked.
HAY-Steady; No. timothy, Ie.0oa 1850; No.
clover mixed. 1400al45O.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Duil: steam to Layerpooi
per bushel Id. June; Cork fer orders per quarter,
p. Id. June.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy imitation IoaSo, fancy
creamery, 25a26; fancy ladie. 15a16; store packed
13a13.
EGGS-Steady, II.
CHEESE Strong; large. ioAa10ts; medium, ION
ALI; small. uza1lE-
suGAR-Firm; coarse granulated. $40: ane. ele
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Mo Developments at City Hall.

There were no developments today at the
city hall In reference 20 the alleged en-
bezxleanent by Mr.. Fields. Mr.. Morgan H.
Beach, United States attorney for tho Dis
trict of Columbia, with one Of his assist
ants. today read over the papers In the
case. The prosecuting officer said he HAD
mo Information to give out. MIR. Beach re-
marked. however. that he was surprised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
TRAINS NARROW ESCAPE.
Washout Near Weverton Nearly
Causes Disastrous Wreck.

bpeciaf D1spateh 20 The EVebihg sur
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, June 6.-The series
of severe rain and thunder storms which
swept over this section Of Maryland yes
terday and last night nearly caused dis
astrous wreck on the Washington county
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
shortly before last midnight.
At point q few miles this side OF Wev-
erton a bad washout occurred and an ex-
cursion train returning to Hagerstown
from Washington with over 200 passengers.
narrowly missed plunging over a rocky
precipice. The engine was derailed and one
coach left the rails, but was not over
turned.
Passengers on the train were panic
stricken and several ladies tainted. It was
not until early this morning that the ex-
cursion train reached Hagerstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Midshipmen on a Cruise.

The Atlantic training squadron, COM
msnded by Rear Admiral Sands. left An
nspolls this morning with classes of mid
shipmen aboard for practice cruise along
the Atlantic coast. The squadron consists
of the battle ships Texas and Massachu-
sets. the cruiser Hartford. the monitors
Arkansas. Nevada and Florida and the tor
pedo boat destroyers Whipple. Worden,
Truxtun. Stewart Hopkins, Hull and Mac
donough. .-t..'.