Evening journal., 1896-08-05
SINGLE TlXgRS WOES.
An Appeal Hado to the ChaaeeIlor for a
writ OF HAbeas Corpus.

An Appeal Mado to the ChaseeIlor for
writ OF aAbeas Corpus
DOVER, August 5.-The warfare In
augurated some weeks ago against the
Single Takers, who have been trying to
conduct meetings In this state, has
taken a new turn and it is question II
the United States Supreme Court will
not have to be called upon to settle the
iseue The Single Takers have gone to
Jail like martyrs, knowing we'll that
imprisonment would help their cause, II
not here. at least elsewhere, because
they could rest easily In the look up aud
we're permitted to see visitors, and
because the question Of personal liberty
thus raised must attract wide attention
But the situation has suddenly changed
and there is intense Indignation over the
contemplated action Of the authorities at
the session of the Levy Court Of Kent
county. held yesterday. when q resolu-
tion was adopted directing the clerk OF
the peace to advertise for proposals to
contract for the labor of all iramps and
Single Takers who violate the laws of the
state and are committed to the custody
of the county.
Should this be carried out It would
affect the following persons, who are
now In jail:
A. h. Stephenson wool importer, Of
240 Chestnut street. Philadelphia, chair
man Delaware Single Tax Campaign
Committee sentenced to thirty Gays; has
served twelve days.
Charles A. Brothers. school teacher, Of
Dover; sentenced to thirty days. has
served twelve days
Victor Durand. farmer OF Smyrna. sen
fenced to thirty days; has served twelve
days
William d Ksevan clothing salesman
with N. SRelenburg & Co, Philadelpbis,
sentenced to thirty days; has served nine
days
Samuel Melville. insurance agent, Of
Wilmington; senteI csd to thirty days;
has served eight days
Henry B Tswresey OF Wilmington,
sip Joiner; sentenced to thirty days;
has served eight days
Rev. August Dellgrep, of Wilmington
came from Minnesota to take part In Sin
gle Tax campaign; sentenced to thir ty
day s has served eight days.
Alexander ID. Stlrlith, OF Wilmington,
mschinist; sentenced to thirty days; has
served seven days.
James j. HRggerty, Of Wilmington.
fl orist; sentenced to thirty days; served
six days
James oNsill. Of 1882 Mutter street,
Philade!phib, clerk: sentenced TO thirty
days; has served six days
DR.. B. f, LonRstreet, of Dover, physi-
clan, old Single Tax esmpsigner, hAiliDg
from Texas; did not take part In meet
ings. but WAS arrested as an "Aider and
absttor;" sentenced TO thirty days; hiss
served six days
p T. O'Hars OF Wilmington, butcher
sentenced TO thirty days; has served
three days.
Thomas Graham, Of Harrington, Del,
merchant; sentenced to thirty days; has
served two days
Joseph W. Gross, Of. Whining ton.
manufacturer; sentenced to thirty aye
has served tvs d'vs.
Willard J FIA,, Of Wilmington, mRgR
zine editor, arrested yesterday after mar
row escape from mob; sentenced to
thirty days.
The fifteen Single Tax advocates sp-
piled last night to Chancellor Nicholson
for q writ OF hIbsss corpus They were
st once taken before him. and Saturday
afternoon at / o'clock was fxed as the
time for o hearing. Chairman Stephenson
does not seen In the least worried by tbs
turn affairs have taken in the Lew
Court and believes that the outcome
though it may bs delayed for some time
will result in complete victory for the
prisoners and will greatly aid the cause
In which they are engaged
There is no denying the fact that there
are plenty Of volunteers willing 10 take
the places OF those arrested and to engage
In crusade on the streets By talking to
the citizens, just as Mr. Stephenson, the
wealthy wool dealer. OF Philadelphia, and
his CO laborers have done. Delaware hat
not had such a peculiar issue on III
hands for many years, and the fual re
suit will be watched with interest, noi
only In the state, bat elsewhere in thi
country.