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Evening star., 1895-06-19
THERE Is ONLY ONE HOPE
Court of Appeals Rules Against Thomas ].
Taylor
Only Executive Clemency Can Prevent
HIS Hanging on the 26th of
Next Month.

Unless the President interferes, Thomas
]. Taylor, sentenced to be hanged on the
Goth cf next month for the murder of his
wife. Mamie w. Taylor, last September
will pay the extreme penalty of the law
the Court of Appeals having today affirm
ed the judgment of the court below.
Taylor, young white man, shot his wife
on the 14th of last September at their home
on 18th street soutf east. He was tried
several weeks ago before Judge Cole, and
his defense. as Mr.. Justice Morris states,
in delivering the opinion of the Court of
Appeals today, was two fold-hrst, that
the shooting was accidental. the defendant
claiming that the ball aimed by him at his
own breast rebounded and struck his wife
in the abdomen: and second. that at the
time of the tragedy he was suffering from
epleptic insanity, and had not the capacity
to distinguish right from wrong.
The testimony for the defense was main
ly directed, however, to show that the de-
fendant was at the time of the tragedy In
sane because of CHI ohio epilepsy. The de-
feBSe contended that the wife had been
unfaithful and that the defendants knowi-
edge of that, or his belief in her alleged
infdelity, aggravated his insecure mental
condition to such an extent as to render
him mentally and legally irresponsible.
Testimony was introduced by the govern
rnent tending to show that the defeadaat
had not been kind and affectionate hus-
band; that he had repeatedly used personal
violence toward his wife, and that he mad
rot been subject erileptic fits. as claim
ed on his behalf. Judge Cole, in substance
told the jury that if they believed that the
shooting was not accidental, and that the
defendant knew right from wrong at the
time of the killing, he should be declared
guilty as indicted and after deliberating
over night the jury so declared.
Many exceptions were noted by the de-
Tense to the rulings of Judge Cole in the
case, but Justice Morris, speaking for the
Appellate Court, says that the unfortunate
man had 4 fair and impartial trial, ac-
corling to the rules of law, and that his
case was fairly submitted to the arbitra-
ment of the jury, which alone was author
lied to PASS upon the question of his sanity
or insanity, his guilt or innocence"
The court agrees with Judge Cole that
"the theory of emotional insanity is unten-
able under any circumstances" 1t was the
purpose the~court (befow) absolutely to
exclude that theory from the consideration
of the Jury. "As we have said, il, in the
opinion of the defense, the theory of cpl
leptic insanity is thereby excluded. and it
is thereby nnly excluded upon the hypo-
the sis that it is one and the same thing
as emotional insanity-then 1t was property
excluded.
IF, on the other hand, the epileptic in
sanity claimed to have existed in this case
YVES different from emotional insanity-and
It does not become different by being called
by different name-it was not excluded
from the consideration of the jury by the
exclusion of the idea of emotional in
sanity"
Evening star., 1895-06-19
INSPECTOR McLAUGHLIN SENTENCED
Two Years and n Half In States
Prison.

Two 1ears ana n Half In States
Prison.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Judge Barrett in
the court of oyer and terminer today SEN
fenced Police Inspector VIM. w. McLaugh-
lin, convicted Of extortion, to two years
and six months in states prison. Counsel
for Mclaughlin made strong appeal for
clemency, and asked that the penitentiary
be made the place of confinement.
Judge Barrett said that he had taken ev-
erything into consideration, and thought
that as far as the place of confinement
went he could make no distinction.
On hearing the sentence Mclaughlin
turned deathly pale. A weeks stay was
granted 20 allow the condemned man to ar
range his affairs before leaving for prison.
Judge Barrett refused the application Of
District Attorney Fellows to dismiss the
indictments against former Police Captains
Donohue and Doherty. He said the matter
could go over till the fall. AS to the in
dictments against the former park commits
sioners tie judge said that he would take
some time to look up the new law, which
affected their case.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
THE MORA CLAIM.
Secretary OIney Declines to Discuss
the RumOrcd Demand for Settlement.

Secretary OIney Declines to Discuss
the Rumored Demand for Settlement.
Secretary Olney declines positively 10
is disposed to insist on a speedy settlement
by Spain of the Mora indemnity of ST.
100000. in conformity with the agreement
of 1886.
Antonio Maxine Mora was an American
citizen owning valuable sugar property in
Cuba. During an insurrection in that island
it was seized by the Spanish government,
and. in the absence of it's owner, he was
condemned and the property confiscated.
Before Spain admitted it's error in thus
treating an American citizen and his prop
erty there had been collected from the
estate nearly $2.5O0,Oo0. When 1t was seen
that the United States government was
determined that there should be settle
ment. the Spanish government offered
compromise. In place of the absolute in
debtedness to Mora, which was admitted
by the offer of compromise, Spain agreed to
pay sum of S1,5UOOOO, with interest on
such part of this indemnity award as
should be deferred.
1t Is said that Mr. Taylor, the United
States minister at Madrid, has been in
structed to insist upon prompt payment CT
the indemnity, regardless of action on the
proposition for the appointment of joint
commission to consider Spanish and United
States claims and counter-claims. Interest
ing developments in this case are looked
for within short time. It's settlement,
however, may be further delayed and COM
plicated by the active participation of citi-
ZenS OF this country in the revolt against
Spanish rule In Cuba.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Petitions for Divorce.

petition for divorce was filed today by
Josie Rothe against Gustave Rothe The
papers in tie case were withheld from pub
lication.
James A. Wilker also petitioned for di-
vorce today from Elizabeth B. Wilker He
states that they were married here October
5, 1885, and that one child, boy now
eight years of age, was born to them. He
charges that his wife deserted and aban-
doned him July %, 1886. He prays for the
custody of the child. now with Mrs
Wilker, and having about it, the petitioner
alleges, influences that are detrimental" !"
Evening star., 1895-06-19
JumpfnS ON Cars.

President Dunlop of the Washington and
Georgetown railroad appeared before the
Commissioners this afternoon and argued
that the police regulations which prohib-
ited newsboys from jumping on the cars
be iigidly enforced. This morning, he said,
a boy had fallen while jumping from one
cable car to another in Georgetown, and
one of his legs was severed from the body.
The Commissioners assured President
Dunlop that the major of police would be
instructed to notify all police officers to
Sc to it that Offenders be brought into
court,
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Music at the Capitol Grounds.

The following is the program of the cor
cert at the Capitol grounds this afternoon
by the United States Marine Band, F. Fan
ciulli, conductor:
1. March, Liberty Bell. .Sousa
2. Overture, Masaniello Auber
3. Selection, Black Brigade. Beyer
4. Waltz, Vienna Beauties. .Ziehrer
5. Grand selection. Merchant of Venice,
Pinsuti
6. (e) Morton Cadets. Fanciulli
co. The Glorious South. Fanciulli
Z. Serenade (Spanish). Lolita
8. Patrol, Coxey's Industrial Army, by
request. ........................... ...Arth
O. Patriotic, Hail, Columbia. FyIes
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Broke His LeU.

This morning. about o'clock, Joseph
Hall, a colored hodcarrier, twenty-seven
years old, living at 221 G. street northwest,
fell from a building at Sheridan avenue
and 14th street and broke his right leg be-
low the knee. He was sent to Freedmen's
Hospital for treatment.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
RemOving Parking.

An order was Issued by the Commission
ers this morning directing that the cost
of removing the parking and paving Of the
space in the center of New York avenue
between 9th and 10th streets be assessed
against the abutting property. The cost Of
the work aggregates s2,716.1a
Evening star., 1895-06-19
THE NEXT MOVE,
Chiefs and Subchicfs to Come Within
the Civil Service.

officials of the Treasury Department
think that the next move to be made by
the civil service commission will be to
brings the chiefs and the subchefs of that
branch of the government service under
the merit system.
The civil service commission will not be
prepared to make examinations OF appli-
cants for places in the government print
ing office before August l.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
THE WHIST CONGRESS.
Secretary Weems Reports n Member
ship of 21,7SS.

ship of 21,75S.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, June 19.-At the
business session of the American Whist
League today Robert Weems of Brooklyn,
NY, presented his report as correspond
ing secretary. The league comprises 12S
clubs. with $3.50 actual players, and total
membership of 2l,75S.
This afternoon the secoHd round for the
Hamilton trophy was played, and the pro-
gressive match for fours was begun.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Favor of Mr.. MackaIl,

In the case of Westell Willoughby against
Brooke Mackall, in which the plaintiff
claimed 5000 for legal services rendered
the defendant, the jury today returned a
verdict in favor of Mr.. Mackau
Evening star., 1895-06-19
MIR. Birncy's Argument.

District Attorney Birrey first addressed
the jury today. He explained the nature
of the charges and claimed in a brief
81 eech that the government had fully made
cut the case. He ridiculed the idea that
the defendant used the $1,000 for the bene-
tit of the government and referred to
Capt. Howgate's flight in 1882 as conyinc-
Ing evidence that he was guilty man
fleeing from justice.
Mr.. BirEey was followed by Mr.. A. S.
Worthington, who, on behalf of the defend
ant claimed that If Capt. Howgate en-
ployed the methods he is charged with
using he is more fit for an insane ASYLUM
than for the pententiary.
1t is expected that the arguments will he
concluded in time to allow the jury to take
the case some time tomorrow afternoon
Evening star., 1895-06-19
THE ARGUMENTS BEGUN,
Howgate Trial Drawing Slowly to
Close.

After arguments upon motions made by
the defendant tc quash the indictments,
and upon his demurrers to the evidence
submitted ON behalf of the government,
which fruitless arguments occupied the at
tention of the court since last Thursday,
together with those made upon the prayers
for instructions, counsel this morning at
last proceeded to address the jury in the
case of Capt. Henry W. Howgate charged
with forgery and Justification of his ac-
Evening star., 1895-06-19

zee proof Of fee puooins is.
in f8e eating 9pesteroap's.
Star contained 8 columns
Of aooerftsemenfs, MADE up
Of 900 separate announce
naenfs. t8ese Aoperftsers
6eus6f pu8fieifp-nof merefp
space.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
A STRONG DEF ENSE
Commissioner Truesdell's Associates Make
Public Certain Facts.
The Delaware Avenue Extension Was
Determined Before He Came
Into Office.

The following letter. received at The Star
office today, fully explains itself:
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Evening star., 1895-06-19

The 1mperlal train steamed into the depot
at 412 pm. and shortly afterward the en-
peror and his four sons stepped out upon
the platform. Their appearance was greet
ed with an outburst of cheering.
The emperor, accompanied by Herr
Moenckeberg, then drove off to the Rath-
aus, being cheered by the immense crowds
of people lining the route
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
Personal.

Miss Bertha A. Johnson, Of Wishing
ton, is visiting Mrs. w. A. Fleming.
Ralph G. Hoffecker, studying law
with his uncle, r. s. Culbreth, Esq, IN
Baltimore, is home for few week S va.
cation.
Miss Dora Wilds, of Dover, is being
entertained by Miss Bertha Smithers.
Miss Mary Burton, OF the same place,
who has also been visitor, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Kate Beckett is on a visit to
Philadelphia friends.
Misses Bertha Smithers and Ella
Smithers will leave Saturday for BOs.
ton, Mass, to attend the ChriBtian En-
deRvor COnyentiOn. Misses Annie
Sutton and Lizzie Turner and Mr..
G. b. Taylor will leave for the same
place the first of the week,
Mrs. Beulah Hoffecker returned from
Philadelphia Monday, accompanied by
her little nieces, Margaret and Isabel
Hapce, who are on a two or three
weeks visit.
VIVA. M. Bell and family will leave
tomorrow for RehobOth, to take pos.
session of their cottage for the summer.
Miss Sarah Crpikshapk, of Cecil.
ton. Md, is visiting Miss Clara Hazell.
Miss Alma Groves, of Woman's Nol.
lege. Baltimore, has returned after a
! few days visit with friends in town,
Mrs. Ella Griffith and son. Maynard,
have gone for an extended visit to
Holmesburg, Pa.
Mrs, J. Allen Moore and daughter,
Mary, have gone an a visit to Green's
boro, Md.
Miss Nellie Collins, OF Oanden, N.
j., is being entertained by Miss Nellie
Faries. Misses Collins, FAIRIES and
Daisy Dorman, of Salisbury, Nd, in
tend leaving foF Q trip to Boston dur
ing the G. Z. Convention there.
Miss Bessie Counselman is making a
short visit to Baltimore.
Prof. Frederick d. Chester, of Della
ware College, was in town yesterday
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
A Successful Farewell Supper.

The ladies of the B. M. S. K. gave q
farewell supper to Mrs. A. Duncan
Yocum and Misses Alverda and Sara
Yocum at the home of Mrs. VIM. f.
Brown Monday evening. The occasion
was one of mingled joy and sadness, for
while the evening in one sense was tull
of mirth, yet the fact that three OF their
most popular, as we'll as useful mem
bers were going to leave them, was
feature which they regretted deeply.
The occasion, being such as it was,
drew large membership to the home
of their president, where special pre-
parations had been made.
The colors of the club and few
decorations predOminated, and the
banquet table was the scene of mirth
and gayety. Five different courses
were served. At each plate was Il
neatly arranged menu neatly tied
with the clubs colOrs. What went on
in the banquet room is not known, but
| suffice it to be said that over two hours
were spent in getting away with theil
| epicurean dainties.
Mrs. A. ID. Yocum and the Misses
Yocum will leave in d few weeks fol
Millville, n. j., where Prof. YOcun
has recently secured a position al
Supervisor of the Public Schools. Fol
lowing is the menu:
Devied Grabs.
For this be sure tonight thou shalt hav
cramps. s."-Shakespeare.
| Rolls. Olives
Chicken Croquettes.
we are the Blue Hens Chickens;
Peas. Roll:
Cold Ham.
AN animal that grunted sometimes,
Reasonable at Christmas time"
Potato Chips. Biscuits
Tomato Mayonnaise.
Back to the world he d turn his ileetin
soul
And plunge his fingers in the salad bowl
Waters.
Ice Cream. Cake. Coffee
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
Our New Principal.

At meeting Of the Board of School
Commissioners of the Smyrna Public
Schools on Monday last, the applica-
tions for principaIship OF our schools
were considered 1t took considerable
time to 20 over and read the testi-
m0nials of the forty applicants, as so
many of them came with excellent
recommendations After considerable
balloting the position was awarded to
Prof. George w. Andrew, of Wilkes
barre, Pa, az receiving the majority of
votes
Principal Andrew is vigorous look
ing man, of fine presence, and is just in
the prime of life. He graduated first
from the Weymerl Academy, Weymert,
Pa, after which he taught four years
in the public schools of Wayne county,
Pa. When he finished his term there
he entered the State Normal School, OF
Mansfield, Pa, where he graduated in
1889 He taught two more wears, one
a. principal Of the graded Public
Schools al White Mills, Pa, and the
other as vice principal of the large
graded school of Leighton, Pa. With
thirst for an advanced course of study
to fit him for the profession of teach
ing, he entered Dickinson College
where he graduated with marked sue
cess, receiving the degree of Bachelor
of arts
Prof Andrew comes highly recon
mended as teacher ana disciplinariar
and as a man of irreproachable char
acter. The testimonials of Presiden
Reed Of Dickinson College, Prof Geo
Polk Singer Cf the Pennsylvania STATE
Normal schools, Supt. J II. Kenne,
Of the Wayne County Schools. Prot
Fletcher Dnrell of Dickinson Collec,
and Principal ". r Longstreet Of tht
Training School tor Teachers, Mans
field, Pa, give hin most flatterinl
recommendations, such as any mar
might be Justly proud.
Prot. Andrew announces that h.
comes to Smyrna not only as principa
but as a citizen and will be interester
in all of its affairs. He is a member G
the Methodist Episcopal Church an,
intends to enter into full relation wit
that church OF this town
We welcome Prof Andrew into GU
midst, and wish him ali the success
possible with the schools of which h
is elected to take charge
The School board feel that in Pro
Andrew they have an all-round mar
Immediately after the election of
principal, the efficient corps of teacher
were unanimously elected for anothe
year. They are Misses Elizabeth Pal
rott Emma Hough, Anna Doughter
Lizzie Mcdowell, Mary Spruance, Lid
Lord and Nellie FAIRIES
BY the Philadelphia Record to-da
it appears that Prof, Andrews wa
elected yesterday to take the principa
ship of the New Castle school, Pro
Carroll staying on in Dover. Pro
Babb will most probably come t
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
An Untimely Death.

Emma Davis LOtiand, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed Lohand,
diea suddenly on Thursday night, while
on a visit to her uncle, r. Lewis Truax,
near Middletown, Wh!ther she had
gone on the previous Friday with her
grandmother. She was to have returned
home the next day with her mother,
who was visiting her brother near Will
mington. Indisposition In the form of
nervousness, as it had been at times
before, was shown at supper, but passed
away directly after, and she tripped
upstairs to bed with the other children
at half past eight O'Clock. When the
older pST5OgG retired il was noticed
that little Emma was eEtremely nerv-
GUS with difficulty of breathing, pass
ing into Il cOnvulsiOn but not unCOn-
sciOusness. Her uncle took her down
stair to the porch for fresher air, but
she grew worse instead of better, and
died in his arms. DR.. Vaughan, oil
Miid idletoWn who got there after the
child died, pronounced II h2arb failure
News was sent to the afflicted parents
az soon 81 possible. The funeral was
on Sunday afternoon at the EpiseOpa
cemetery, Rev. w. r. MOwbray Ottici
ating. A very large procession ac
companied the remains to the GENE
terry She was years, 9 months anC
! 8 days old.
The following person were presen
from DISTANCE: james Lofland ant
Miss Helen Lohand, Milford, Mr. ant
Mrs. Wm. E. Riggs, DOveri Mr.. APT
Mrs Robert Pyle, Wilmington; R,Lewi
Truax aud family, Middletown. AMI
VIM. George Truax and Isaac TruaI
and family, near Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
Kenton.
EPWORTH LEAGUE FEsTIVAL-DAMAGE
BY IGHTNING-GETTING READY
FOR THE CANNING SEASON
PERSONAL
Special correspondence to the smynarmcs


Special correspondence to the Smyrna Times
DIR. Howard failed to get to KentOn
to deliver his address on Forces that
Win" The Epworth League held their
festival, but owing to the inclemency
OF the weather there were not many
present.
During the severe storm Sunday
morning the lightning struck David
Spruance's house tearing of one of the
window shutters. Mr.. Spruance, who
usually sleeps in that room, was for
tunately safely resting in an adjoining
room.
L. o. Baylis, of Aberdeen, Md, is
making vigorous preparations to run
the canning factory here. He is put
ting in improved machinery to do away
with Gaping by hand.
Harry Wallace, of CrumptOn, Md, is
visiting Frank Wilds, just out of town.
Miss Kate Graham has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Blanche Messick, of Middle
town, and Miss Alice Taylor, of Cam
den, have just returned to their respec-
tive homes from visit to Miss Lizzie
Cooper
VIM. H. Cooper, Jr., of Delaware
College, son of DR.. VIM. H. Cooper, i;
spending his vacation at home
Miss Lille Attix has just returned
from visit to MillingtOn and Sudlers
Vile.
Mrs. Moore, of Cheswold, and Mrs
Clark, of Easton, Md, have been visit
ing their mother, Mrs. Mary Walker
the past week.
John w. Graham, Jr., who recently
graduated at the University of Penn
sylvania is home with his father for tn
summer.
keAtoH. JUiy 2nd
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03

the road to Clayton, was submerged
bv the swollen stream. Much water
of course lay on the fields and the
hillsides in the latter and the roads
were furrOwed in many places.
The only effect of the lightning we
have heard of in the vicinity was OPP
pOsite "WOodlawn" where several tel
ephone poles were shattered, and at
the residence of s. b. briggs, a mile
further on, the corner of whose house
was struck by lightning the damage,
however, not being serious, though a
severe shock to the family.
At JimtOwn tree was struck, and
glancing struck a coop and killed a
hen and chickens, and running into
the dwelling, set fire to and burned up
"a table cloth.
The dam of the Malcom mill, beyond
BrenfOrd, was carried away by the
pressure of water, and it was with diff
ficulty the Garrison dam down the
same stream, on the State road, was
saved.
The dam of the Black bird mill, six
miles above. broke, emptying the
pond.
John H. Hofiecker, who has passed
over the road quite frequently for the
past so years between Smyrna and
Odessa, says he never saw so much
water at any time as was the case yes
terday, ponds that flooded the wheat
and nearly hid the corn.
John B. Cooper, who attended a
Trustee meeting at Farnhurst on
Monday said there was evidence of d
heavy fall of rain all the way up the
road, but it was evidently without
noticeable results in Wilmington, as the
papers said nothing about it. The
Philadelphia papers note a half inch
only of rain. Down the d. & c. roaG
it was bright and sunny in the morn
ing but there was heavy rain in the
afternoon and evening. A gentleman
from Sussex county reports good
rain on Sunday afternoon, the frs
they had had for month.
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03
A New Firm.

A new business change took place
on Monday last in the milling business
of Robert Denney. His two oldest sons
Hirons and Robert H., have succeeded
him in business, and will in the future,
conduct it under the new firm name of
II. & r. H. Denney." The mill,
situated at Duck Creek, is about the
oldest established, as we'll as the larg-
est in this county; and IS each member
of the new firm has grown up with and
learned the business thoroughly, they
are we'll fitted to carry on this enter
prise to the satisfaction of their patrons
Hirons, the senior member, will have
charge of the store and the business Id
general, and his brother, Robert II ..
will have charge of the mill and the
mechanical department, They will
make a specially of their two brands Oi
flour, "Denney's xxx" and the
Linden" See their advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1895-07-03

BISHOP POTTER, in an address last
week 1t Union College, improved the
opportunity to rebuke in fitting terms
those who accept the chicsnery and
disreputable methods of certain class
Of politicians and sneer at "the scholar
In politics" He could not have chosen
a better illustration to enforce his point
than DR.. Parkhurst, whom he described
as our modern Elijah confronting the
Ahab Of Tammany Hall, and who, he
said. was all the more vigorous and
effective, all the better equipped for bis
great task, because he was college
graduate aud his mental powers had
been finely and properly trained The
Bishops rebuke is timely and deserved.
Trnly il is upon its educated men that
the future Of the country depends, for
they are its natural and inevitable
leaders. The mass must be intelligent
Iy directed If we are not to make ship.
wreck of our hopes.