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Evening journal., 1900-04-25
BAXTER ON TRIAL
FOR HIS=LIFE
Wilmington Man Charged
With Killing Mrs. Mary
Ryan. in Camden.

Camden, n. J.. April 25.-Little i'm
terest appears TO be taken In the case of
james Baxter. OF Wilmington. Del. on
trial here Tor The murder of Mrs. Mary
RYAN which opened in Camden court
before Judge Garrison yesterday morn
ins
The jury is composed of William Fl.
Chandler. foreman; Joseph Held. VIII
liam J.. Andrews. Charles Stalkup,
Robert Lewis. Benjamin L. Hutchin-
SON. Robert J. Rose, Thaddeus r. Mil
ler Albert Hughes Alfred Lewis,
James r. Taylor Louis Ristine.
Baxter is represented by Lawyer
John Semple. Prosecutor Lloyd, in
opening the case for the state. said that
he would ask for first degree murder,
as he was prepared to prove that Bax-
ter not only intended 90 kill his wife
but 90 wreak vengeance ON the Ryan
family.
Jeremiah Ryan. husband of the MUIR
dercd woman. was the first witness. He
detailed the entrance OF Baxter to his
home by the rear entrance and told
how Baxter shot his wife three times
as she led through the house.
Harry Horton followed on the stand.
and told practically the same story as
Ryan concerning the shooting.
Maggie Baxter an 1S-yoar-old daugh-
ter OF the defendant, said that her mo-
ther was at her place of employment
on North Eleventh street at the time
OF the murder On crOss-examination.
witness denied ever telling a Mrs.
Hutchinson that 10 she testified in favor
ci her father. She (wimess) would
swear his life away
David Baxter a son. said he had
heard his father threaten both his mo-
ther and Mrs. Ryan.
WILMINGTON WITNESS TESTIFIEs
John McCanrey. Of Wilmington. met
Baxter In the latter city early in the
day OF the murder. and Baxter said ne
was going 10 Camden TO "do business. %
and told the witness to get the papers
and read about It,
Counsel for the defendant in outlin-
ing the defense. said ne would ask FOR
verdict OF second degree or man-
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
Old SOLDIERS
SOON TO MEET
DeIaWare'S Veteran Fighters
to Assemble on May 3.
William /. Reilly will Probably Succeed
William II. NOyStin as Commander
G. 4. R. Department

In DUPONT Posts rooms. No. 504 Mar
ket street, on Thursday. May 3, the De-
partmcnt OF Delaware. G. A. r., viii
hold its twentieth annual encampment.
There has been much activity display
ed in Grand Army affairs during the
term of W. H. Moystin as commander,
and the ANNUAL encampment promises
to be one Of the most interesting held
for some years
10 is expected that William A. Reilly,
present assistant acknowledgement, will
succeed William H. MOystin as COM
mander.
GENERAL ORDER ISSUED.
The following general order has been
issued concerning the meeting
Wilmington, Del, April 8, 1900.
Comrades:
1.-THE twentieth annual encamp-
ment Of the Department of Delaware,
Grand Army of the Republic, will con-
vcne az the room of Admiral S. +. Du-
Pont Post, No. 2. 5O4 Market street, on
Thursday, May 3, at 10 o'clock a. m,
sharp.
"2-The council Of administration
viii meet at No. S3l Market street, on
Wednesday evening, May ?, at 7.S0 for
examination and auditing the reports
of officers and the preparation Of its re-
port to the department
"3-Comrades Robert McCauley, Post
No. ] ; Benjamin ID. Bogia, Post No. 2;
A. A. Anderson. Post No. A; A. NJ
Hizer Post No. 8; l.. C.. Grubb, Post
No. 13; E F. Uber. Post No. %. are
hereby appointed the committee on Gre
dentals The committee on creden-
tials will meet in DUPONT Post room on
Thursday morning, May 3, at O'Clock
sharp. All post commanders are re-
quested TO get their credentials in as
early as possible.
Al most earnestly request again
that oil department officers make oua
their reports without delay and for
ward them to the assistant adjutant
general
ga resolution from Genera
Thomas A. Smyth Post, No /. will bt
presented favoring the admission o
the sons of veterans to the variou.
post rooms during the sessions of IN,
post, and comrades are instructed TO b,
prepared to take action on the matter.
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
Health Officers nine

Joseph Wiggiesworth, secretary. and
other executive officials OF the Board
OF Health last night gave a dinner in
honor of the retiring members of the
board at A. J.. AinscOw's restaurant An
enjoyable evening was spent. These
present were: Dr. j. T.. Wales. presi-
dent; Drs. Henry Patterson. NJ. j.
Hughes and J. H. Titus. Secretary
Joseph Wigglesworth. G.. H. Mcntz. and
Executive OFFICERS T.. C.. Jones. Charles
.. Hignelt and Samnal Allen.
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
PLANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Legion Of Red Cross and School
Children 20 Parade

AT a meeting of the joint Memorial
Day committee of the Grand Army
held in DUPONT Post rooms last night.
a number OF committees reported. To
the invitations sent out some time ago
several replies were received last
night and others are expected within
Two weeks The League of the Red
Cross has signiied its intention oi pa
rading with the soldiers. One thousand
ilags have been obtained. and the
school children of the city will he ask
ga 10 parade. The route OF parade will
be announced by William b. Norton
chief marshal, next Tuesday evening.
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
store Trnst Under Wnv-

BY the granting in Delaware of a
charter 10 the National Stove Mann
featuring Company Of the United
states. one Of the strongest trusts in
the world was formed. N the maiorlt lty
Of manufacturer agree on the combi-
nation az a proposed meeting i'm Phila-
delphia next month, there viii be mill
lions Of dollars in the combine
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
Died

SEHL.-In this city. on April "a. 1900.
Teresa NJ. wife of John II. Sohl.
aged IS years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend her funeral ftrm her
late residence of her husband, No. G03
Pine street, ON Friday morning. April
~ at O'Clock. Services at ST. Nary's
Church. lnterment az the New Cathe.
dral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-04-25

slaughter. on the grounds that the de-
fendant's mind was not in condition 20
deliberate murder. owing 10 drink; that
he was I'm possession of facts showing
his wife to have been untrue, and that
his mind was temporarily unbalanced
Evening journal., 1900-04-25

Edward Woodward is building a
now house and barn on his property
near Elsmere
Evening journal., 1900-04-25
EYE STRAIN AND HEADACHES.

An eminent physician writes I'm the n.
Y. Medical journal. 81 HAVE YET TO
ENCOUNTER A TYPICAL CASE OF
HEADACHE THAT WAS NOT ASSO-
GATED WITH EYE STRAIN"
The correction Of Eye Strain Is practi-
cally enected only by the application of
suitable Glasses
no DO THIS rs OUR WORK Call and
lct thorough examination saw what it
Will of your Eyes
MILLARD F. DAVIS,
9 E. Second St, Wilmington, Del
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
Serious COnl Shoringr.

Pittsburg, April 1O.-With 10000 mi-l- CTS on a strike and many of the mines operating on half time and with no i'm mediate prospect of complete resump- tion, the condition in the coal trade locally has assumed alarming propor- tions Coal yards in Pittsburg and AL leghany are short of fuel and to-day domestic consumers were given only half of the amount they asked for in order that the supply might be made to go around until more is obtained This condition of affairs is not only in the two cities, but in most of the inn portant boroughs of the county and has affected many towns further away which depend on Pittsburg for their supply Reports from the district to- day did not give much encouragement to the mine owners. Most of the dig gers are still idle, having refused to obey the advice of the executive com mittee to go to work pending a settle ment of the points of contention in the convention Thursday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
COLUNBUS, O., BANK ASSIGNS. Refnhard & Co. Forced to Act Owing to
 Run on the IDstitution.

Columbus, O., April 10.-The bank of Reinhard & Co.,, founded in 1868, sus- pended to-day and John G. and Henry A. Reinhard filed deeds of assignment. The assignee qualified by giving bonds aggregating $325, 900. John G. Rein hard, cashier of the bank, said:
 "The suspension was caused by per- sistent rumors reflecting on the finan- cial condition of the bank and it's own CTS. In one months time our deposits have dwindled from $350,000 to $9S, ,000, and there were scarcely any new depos- it's There has been a steady and sys- tematic run on the bank for a month and on Saturday and Monday the with drawals were very large. Our inability to raise funds precipitated the suspen- sion and the assignments. Our depos- itors will be paid dollar for dollar. Our assets are at least $2O0,000 in excess of our combined liabilities. The assets of the bank are $1S2,OOO, and the liabil- ities about $14O,OOO. My individual as- sets are $S2,5O0, and my liabilities are $10,00O The assets of Henry A. Rein hard will reach $101,500 and his liabili- ties are $15.00O'
 John G. Reinhard had heavy invest ments in the Great Southern Hotel company and was one of the promoters of the Columbus Hotel company, organ ized to acquire and operate the three leading hotels of the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
DEWEY NOT TO WITHDRAW
DOES NOT INTEND GIVING UP
 PRESIDE ENTAIL CANDID4CY.
The Report That He Had Decided to is Never Given Any One, Whatever, Any
 Such InformatiOM-The Dispatch Al-
IeGing His Withdrawal.

Washington April 10.-Admiral Dew ey said tonight that the report publish ed in a New York newspaper to the ef feet that he intended to withdraw his candidacy for the presidency was all a mistake, and that he had never given any one whatever any such informa- ton.
 The report that the admiral intended to withdraw and to which he refers to above was published under a Washing ton date and is as follows: "It Is as- serted this afternoon on what seems to be good authority that Admiral Dewey has decided to withdraw as candidate for the presidency and that within a few days he will formally announce his decision. The admiral has reached the opinion that his announced candidacy for the presidency has pot struck the responsive chord which he expected. Within forty-elght hours he has been In consultation with democratic leaders and others antagonistic to President Mckinley, and the opinions then ex- pressed, together with unfavorable or non-committal views voiced by the newspapers, decided him, it is asserted, to withdraw from the contest"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
TO AID SUFFERING INDIA.
Navy Department Doing Everything in Ito Power.

| Washington, April 10.-The navy de- pertinent is doing all in its power to re- lieve the famine-stricken people of In i dia. Dr. Lewis Klopsch of the Chris tian Herald has notified the department that he has succeeded in gathering a large supply of foodstuffs, mainly corn, for the famine sufferers, and has ap- pealed to the department to transport this supply to India. Charles Pepper was at the navy department to-day to urge speedy action in the matter and met with success.
 In view of the recent decision of the controller of the treasury that the un- expended amount of the sum appropri- ated by congress in 1897 to charter two vessels to carry foodstuffs to India was available Secretary Hay having de- cided that the famine was a continual ton of that of 189O, Judge Advocate Lemly to-day telegraphed Pay Director Denziston, in charge of the naval pay office at New York, to proceed with dis patch to ascertain the terms upon which he could charter vessel to carry out to India the foodstuffs which had been collected at New York. He was told to secure tenders from owners of both steamships and sailing vessels, though probably steamer is preferred by Dr. Klopsch who was also telegraphed to put himself in communication with the pay officer in order to forward the work
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
KANSAS CITK,S NEW HALL. S50,OOO Bond Given to FuTrAish New Trusses tn Time.

Kansas City, Mo, April 1O.--A s50,O00 bond was to-day given by the Gillette Herzog Manufacturing company of Minneapolis to insure the erection of the new convention hall in time for occupancy by the democratic national convention in July. The company agrees to have the ten immense steel trusses that will support the roof in place by June 15 under a penalty of $100 a day for each day it may be delayed beyond the time limit. If it should ap- pear to the architect and hall directors that all the trusses will not be up by June 15 they will have the privilege of ordering the work stopped and calling upon the men and machinery of the steel company to aid in putting the building in temporary shape for the convention. A formal contract for the work was signed this afternoon by A. J. Llewellyn, vice president of the Min neapolis firm, and the hall directory
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
QUEEN TAKES 4 LONG DRIVE. Nearly Tw nty Miles Covered Yesterday
 -CrOyvJa Cheer Her,

Dublin, April 10.-The queen selected the picturesque route along the valley of the Liffey for her afternoon drive and covered nearly twenty miles before returning to the vice regal lodge.i Her majesty rode in an open landau and was accompanied by the Princess and Prince Leopold. Although the route was only selected few hours previous to the start the villages traversed were gay with bunting and crowds of cheer ing people lined the highways Groups of scarlet coated children from the sol dier schools, operatives from the mills and peasants in the fields formed to- days collection of spectators The pri- vate secretary and equerry to the queen, Sir Arthur J. Rigge announced to the reporters to-day that her majesty was very much pleased to hear that all the children who took part in the demon stration in her honor Saturday had ar- rived home safe and happy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
T.l.C,nu.ltc Notes.

Boston, April 10.--Embezzlement of S1O, 300 from the Union Loan X Trust company is the charge upon which Herbert F. Mil Iigan, the hitherto trusted buohhveper ol the institution, was arrested this after noon. and which crime, it is understood, he has confessed. Milligan is but twenty. one years of age.
 Washington, April 10.-Frank H. Cush- ing, for years connected with the bureau of ethnology, died here to-day of hemor- rhage. Mr. Cushing, who devoted his life to scientific research was identified in the minds of the public with his work among the Zun Indians.
 Beeville, Tex, April 10.-A lively tornado passed through the village of Lebanon to- day, completely demolishing the residence if L. D. Atkins. Several small buildings were destroyed, but fortunately no lives were lost.
 zanesville O., April 10.-Congressman H. Clay Van V0orhis was nominated today for the fifth consecutive term on the first ballot at the republican convention of the Fifteenth Ohio district.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
TEMPERANCE REPORT ADOPTED
 IN AN AMENDED FORM.
General Conference Asked to Allow the Return of Pastor Without Regard 10 the Flve-Year Limtt-Appoint- meMts to be Announced To-dsy-Sat- urday Half-HOliday Favored.
urdny Haif-Holidny Favored.

Danbury, April 10.-The important
 part of the session to-day of the New York East Methodist conference was in the afternoon, when the report of the temperance committee, which created SC much discussion yesterday, was pre- scented in an amended form to the con- ference and was adopted. The para graph relating to the canteen law was amended so that "the conference rejoic- ed that congress had passed bill abol- ishing the canteen and that the presi- dent endorsed it, but expresses regret that it was so framed as to make nec- essary a decision of the attorney-genef- al practically nullifying it.
 Rev. Dr. Buckley of New York moved to further amend so as to read in the final sentence: we regret that the at torney- general so interpreted the law that it's effect was practically nullified" This latter amendment was adopted and the report of the committee was then accepted.
 Among the resolutions adopted was one asking the General conference to urge a general discussion of the time limit question and the resolution adopt ed advised that when third quarterly conference shall by a three-fourths ma- 1ority request the return of a pastor the bishop presiding at the next confer ence may return such pastor without regard to the five-year limit, providing the pastor shall not be continued longer than the second five-year period. REV. Dr. J. M Buckley of New York, Pev. Dr. Levi Gilbert of New Haven and others took part in the lengthy d'scus- sion that followed. Professor W. N. Rice of Wesleyan moved to amend so that 1t would be possible for pastors to be returned after ten years under sim far conditions, but this amendment was laid on the table and the original resoiu tion was adopted.
 Much to the surprise of most of the delegates in attendance at the session of the New York East M. F. conference. which opened here last week Tuesday. the conference was continued until to- morrow, when the appointments will be announced.
 At to-night's session the conference expressed itself as favoring Saturday half holiday for workingmen; advised against the use of the bicycle on Sunday for pleasure, also against Sunday news- papers; and voted 10 send an address to President Mckinley requesting that there be no open Sunday in the Ameri- can section of the Paris exposition.
 Harry F. Rawl of New Haven, w. H. D. Beach of New Haven, James H. Lockwood of Middle Village, L. l., John p IJapry nf Nau yorlx oifv and w F Sheldon of Pleasant Valley, Conn.,, were admitted to the conference Revs c. L. Goodsell and C.i S4Wing of Brooklyn and Levi Gilbertteof New Haven were appointed a committee to consult with of other denominations rela- tive to home mission work in territory in New York and Connecticut included in the conference "
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
NEW RRITAI IN's ERECTION.
Democrats Elect the Mayor-Re epubIi.
 cams Control Com m on CnunctI

cans Control Common Councti.
 New Britain. Conn, April 10.-At the city election held here to-day the dem- ocrats elected their mayor and tax col lector, while the republicans chose eight members of the common council and two alderman to four councilmen and one alderman elected by the demo- crats. The rest of the ticket was re- publican. The vote was very light as there was considerable dissatisfaction on, both sides The smallness of the so- cialist vote was signal disappoint- ment. The total vote for mayor was Samuel Bassett, dem., 1,593; Ira E. Hicks rep, 1,167; Charles E. Patrick, socialist, STA. A. l.. Thompson, repub- lican, was reelected city clerk by a majority of 467, while Charles H. Faulk- ner, democrat, defeated Heaton J.. Stearns, republican, for tax collector by, majority of 97. Samuel w. Clark, rep, was elected treasurer by a majori ty of 359; Paul Leopold rep, auditor, 554; and John Brink, rep, city sheriff, 3o2
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
SUNDAY CLOSING AT PARIS FAIR. Permission Granted for the Shutting
 DaXn nflthe A m rica EnYIlinn.

Paris, April 10.-United States Com missioner Ferdinand w. Peck has con suited with the authorities at Washing ton respecting the question of Sunday opening at the exposition. and has re- ceived cablegram saying that Presi- dent Mckinley desired that the Ameri- can section should be closed on the Sab bath as far as allowed by the French regulations. MT. Peck thereupon saw the French authorities and was shown a bylaw which compels the opening of all exhibits on the seven days of the week and even gives the French author ities power to remove any coverings placed over an exhibit case during un- authorized hours The same rule ap- plies to machinery and the bylaw makes no exception in the case of the national pavilions. But at MT. Pecks instance the director general of the ex- position has given the American com missioner special permission to close the American pavilion Sundays.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
M'kINLEY ENDORSED,
Result of the Republican Congregational
 Conventions ia Maine.

Bangor, Me, April 10.-Three repub- lican congressional district conventions were held in Maine to-day and in each case the administration was endorsed
 The delegates were instructed to favor the re-nomination of President McKin- ley In the Second district Charles Lit tletield was renominated. At Water- vile Congressman Edwin c. Bureigh of Augusta was renominated. The delegates are Hon. A. M. Spear of Gar- diner and Hon. Albert Pierce of Frank fort. The Fourth district held in this city, Hon. Charles A. Boutelle was re- nominated for congress The delegates are F. H. Parkhurst of Bangor and Col onel Wainwright Gushing of Foxcroft.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
LONDON VIEv OF s1TUA11oS.
Anxiety Felt Although Report of Latest DLsnster Is Not Credited.

London, April 1.-5 a. m.-But that the war office has issued no news from Lord Roberts during the last three days, there would be little dispositi ,n to place any credence in the Boer re- ports of another British disaster. The unexpected rallying of the Free State commanders, however, leaves the pub lie in nervous condition, fearing ev- erything. Z
 Despatches from Pretoria, as late as Monday, did not mention any further Boer victory. On the contrary, trey said all the commanders were quiet, and, as Lord Roberts has hitherto nev- CT failed promptly to report mischaIces as well as successes or to allow the newspaper correspondents to report them, until some confirmation is receiv- ed there is justification for regarding the Meerka tsfontein rumor as only an exaggerated account of the Redders- burg affair." At the same time R1cr reports have so often proved correct that the greatest anxiety will be felt
 The Boer peace commissioners at Naples do not conceal the fact that they have no hope of obtaining peace with Independence for the repub ics, but they will endeavor to save their armour propre or to secure a truce for further negotiations. MT. Fischer says the present Boer strength at the front is $3S,000.
 The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Times, telegrap phing Monday, says:
 "The enemy are making general att tempt to discover a strategic opening. Their numbers are unknown to us, but are anywhere between three thousand and six thousand. They are moving cautiously. Remdunts are arriving, but the Argentine animals are little liked by the cavalry. Among the valuable doc uments discovered belonging to Messrs. Steyn and Fischer is some correspond ence proving that the fall of Ladysmith was to be the signal for general Dutch rising"
 The correspondent of the Times at Lourenzo Marquez, teegraphing Mon day, says: Trustworthy refugees as- sert that the Boers recently obtained at least thirty pieces of artillery, some of large calibre, which were brought over land as machinery from a West African port. Eight of these guns were dis patched to the Free State week ago. The Boer officials openly boast that they have succeeded in smuggling ammuni- tion though Portuguese territory"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-11
CONTACT FOR s5,ooo HORSES.
About Completed in New York by the
 Rritiah GoYe Tn ment.

New York, April 10.-A contract to buy 30,000 to 35,000 horses for the Brit ish government was about completed here yesterday. The horses are for cav- airy regiments and the artillery service in South Africa and they will cost sev- eral million dollars. This is the largest single order of the kind ever placed in this country. The horses must conform practically to the United States army's strict requirements in size, breed and soundness. This limits the choice prac- tically to the breeds reared in the pro- ducing centers of Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Iowa.