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Evening journal., 1898-03-17
FAI1I.r oF THE SYSTEM.

Neither Sheriff Finn nor Warden
Pelrce Gould is in any sense response
BILE for the escape OF Dougherty from
New Castle Jail. The sheriff was not
present at the time and the warden did
all that a man could do to prevent IL,
and much more than many men would
have done, inasmuch that he risked his
life in endeavOring to frustrate the de-
signs OF the two men who made the
dash for liberty. The success Of the at
tempt was due TO a free-and-easy sys-
tenn which has prevailed in the Jail for
many years under many sheriffs and
for which the sheriff and warden OF to-
day are in no sense responsible. The
sheriffs and waudens in the past have
at all times been liable to be called
upon TO meet such emergencies, and
the great wonder Is that Jail deliveries
of big proportions have not been wc-
complished time and time again.
For years The Jail has been open bo
all comers. The facilities placed at the
disposal OF the sheriff have been such
rs to prevent him from protecting him
self and the public from the prisoners
inside the Jail and from the schemes Of
their friends outside Who freely visit
them Two OF three determined out
siders could carry enough weapons in
side the Jail to arm every prisoner, and
then the penal class would be in abso-
lutte control OF the institution.
There rs not an hour in the day or
night tihRt the sheriff and his war.
dens are not Liable to be attacked and
overpowered by an organized band OF
convicts.
Some steps should be taken TO rem
edy this. It Is the fault OF the system
rather than the fault OF the sheriff and
his associates. 1t would be msuch bet
ter TO give the sheriff two OF three ad-
ditlonal men TO control the convicts
shan to permit society to be constantly
nfenaced with a general Jail delivery.
What we really need In Delaware is
n penitentiaTy, and the sooner we get
It, the sooner society will be protected
from such desperate men as Dough
er4y.
AS to the mental capacity of Warden
Could, it is safe to assert that it is
d sounder than that OF the silly persons
who question IT, II one man tells an
other that an escaping convict should
have killed him, and the person so ad-
dressed resents it and starts in to give
him good drubbing 1t is an evidence
of good sense and manliness rather
than Of insanity.
II we are to keep our prisoners in
confinement, we must have a stronger
Jail; larger forceof Officialsand aclosei
scrutiny or the persons and thing.
which go into the Jail. In short, to re
duce to a minimum the contact OF tn,
confined criminal classes with the out
side world
The freedom of intercourse enjoyed
by prisoners in Delaware is revela
tion 10 all who visit our several count,
jails.
When we consider that a prlsone
who breaks out OF Jail has everything
10 win II he makes good his escapt
and nothing to lose II he is recapture
and then taken, the desire to make tn
attempt is natural, especially in th
case OF man who is in for life or 10
long period OF time.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17


Both the method and results W
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleas
and refreshing to the taste, and ;
gently yet promptly on the Kidn,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the I
tenn effectually, dispels colds, he
aches and fevers and cures habit
constipation. Syrup of Figs is
only remedy of its kind ever
duced, pleasing to the taste and
ceptable to the stomach, promp
its action and truly beneficial ii
effects, prepared only from the n
healthy and agreeables substances
many excellent qualities commen
to all and have made it the n
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in
cent bottles by all leading di
gists. Any reliable druggist !
may not have it on hand will !
cure it promptly for any one !
wishes to try it. Do not accept
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup {
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL,
LOUISVILLE. Ky. new YoRK. H.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

We are told that Bernardo O'Hig
gins, after whom the Chilean war yes
rel was named, was the .cn Of an Irish
man Ia ned Ambrose O'Higgins, who,
as Ambrosio O'Higglns, became cap
tain general Of Chile in 1888. Ber-
nardo was born in Chile in 1776. and,
after taking part in a number OF ka-
leidOscopic revolutionary movements,
ne became supreme dictator in 1917. He
governed that country for six years,
during which the last of the Spaniards
were driven from Chile. As the result
OF revolution which occurred In 1923
he was forced to resign. He went to
Peru. and died at Lima in 1912. The
Spanish pronunciation Of his name Is
O-ee-geens, the second syllable being
accented He was not related in any
manner to Hon. Anthony Higgins, who
was supreme dictator Of the Republi
can party OF Delaware for six years
They occupied the same office for ;
like period OF years. but the senate
lost his 20" years ago and does no
pronounce his name ''Ee-geens," witt
the accent on the second syllable.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
RATTERY COMING

A large crowd is expected to be at
the French street station to view Bat
terry l, which will stop there few min
utes on its way to Fort Mott. The spe-
cial train bearing the soldiers will ar
rive at the station about 11.45 to-mor-
row morning
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

much higher guarantee Of the safety of
our public schools than is any statutory
provision. It is useless to get up a
public school scare. There are enough
sensible members OF the General AS
sembly to fully protect the educational
interests Of the children.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

An enjoyable time was spent in play
ing various games. Among those pres
ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Edge, Misses
Della Wilson, Ida Ross, Edith Fran
els. Katie Rebel. Mabel Rettew, An
ME Melvin, Stella Windle, Edith Alex
ander, Alice Alexander, Jennie Etzel,
Katie Young, Clara Buclmaster, Annie
Buckmaster, Miss Flowers, Lille Me-
gowen, Lizzie Brown, Mary Brown,
Henry Brown, Bayard Brown, Willard
Yarnall, Harry Reed, Mr.. Moore, Har-
Yey Layton, Royal Woodrow, Mr.. Mas
sey, Mr.. Mills, Elmer Bailey, Walter
Peacock, John Peacock, Harry Reeves,
Ernest Parks. James Parks, William
Moore, Mr.. Jones. John Lane, William
Church, Marian Richardson, Reginald
Goodwin, Emmett MclKaig, Frank
Crossan and Ellis Reeves.
PLEASANT PROGRESSIV EUCHRE.
On Wednesday evening a progressive
euchre was given at the home Of Miss
Lillian Harrison, No. 61S Van Buren
street. Mr.. Guyer and Miss Carpenter
were called upon to give the toast of
the evening, which was done in a
creditable manner Refreshments were
served during the evening. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Carpen-
ter, Master Latent Carpenter, Miss
Lillian Harrison Rush Marks, Miss
Lottie Carpenter, Edward Collision
Miss Emma Shuster, Lewis Chamber
lin, Miss Bertha Carpenter, William
Webb, John Bamber and Mr.. Guyer.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
John Feehly, operator at the French
street station Of the p, w. & B. rail
road who has been in California for
several weeks, left San Francisco yes
terday on his return trip to this city.
Mrs. William l. Isham is the guest
Of Mrs. M. e. Sawdon, at No. 400 Della
ware avenue.
Mrs. George Farron, of Kennett
Square, has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
James T. Chandler.
Councilman O'Neill is 50 years cid to
day.
Rev. F. B. Short will tender a recep-
tion to the members and friends of Ep-
worth NJ e. Church tonight.
John Burns has returned to West
Chester, after visit to friends in this
city.
Rev. Miles J. McManus, OF Galena
Nd, formerly Of this city, attended a
banquet OF the A. o. H. in Wilkes
barre, Pa, last night and responded to
the toast, '"The Day We Celebrate"
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
CONUNDRUMS.

What novelist was best able to raise
the spirits? Lever.
What Irish novelist was one that all
the world loves? Lover.
What poet seems incongruous on a
Sentimental Journey" Sterne.
What poet was never slow? Swift.
What ones works were jewels2 Gold
smiths.
When is a man like nail? When he
is infirm.-Youth's Companion.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

The public sales Of personal prop
erty of Mary Cannon, OF near Silver
brook station; Alfred w Walker, OF
MIL Creek hundred; and Sarah A. Al
frey, Of this city, took place to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
THE CAPE COD CANAL.

Agitation for canal across Cane
Cod began In the days OF Miles Stand
ish. IL took the form OF an applica-
ton for a charter in 1898, and early in
the present century the matter was
brought to the attention OF Congress.
Thereafter the subject was periodically
discussed, sometimes In the messages
OF Massachusetts governors, and sew
eral attempts have been made to find
the necessary capital. The present
movement, with the approval Of Cover
nor WolcOtt, Is an effort to secure the
cooperation Of the state i'm the employ
ment OF the cOnvicts as ditch-diggers.
the bill before the Legislature for that
purpose providing that the Commits
sioners OF Prisons and the Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners shalt
act jointly as a Canal Commission. Dl-
laItlng on the many advantages of such
a waterway, Willard HOwland told the
legislative committee that the canal
would be a constant governor OF
freight rates In New England. It would
give Boston as short a water route,
within twenty-eight miles, to New
York, as 1t has now by the Shore Line
railroad. II would make transportation
OF nrelBnt as expeditions as could be
brought about in amy modern way. "If
New England is to hold it's place Of in
dustrial supremacy" ne said, the base
OF all manufacturing, fuel, must be
supplied to her at the lowest possible
cost. There are to-day 1000 900 tons
OF coal, at least, used north of the
cape: II II can be brought water-borne
by route shorter, less hazardous, and
therefore. more quickly and more safe
ly, that chief element of prosperity
can be secured at a minimum OF cost
The best estimates obtainable OF thC
probable traffic OF the canal shows an
annual tonnage of 100000 tons
Lines OF steamers between Boston and
New York, Philadelphia, Savannah and
other points farther South would ust
the canal. Insurance rates would bt
cheaper upon all vessels and their car
goes, and thus all these elements
would combine to compel the loves
freight rates for New England a
which the business could be done, ant
yield a fair profit to the carrier. -
New York Evening Post
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
All Over.

"My wife and have our little quar-
rels once in awhile" said the man who
lives, with others, in the Pasteboard
fats, "but they are all over in few
minutes"
'I presume you mean all over the
house." said the other man, who had
had some experience in fiat lfe.-In.
dianapolis Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

In spite Of the strong lobby set up to
defeat 1t, the anti-trading stamp bill
has been reported favorably to the
General Assembly. This will bring joy
to the 500 merchants who advocate It's
passage.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

Levi Bradshaw. Of Killingly, Conn,
is the father OF forty-one children, all
living but one. When the old man
sets out to whip his youngsters he ap-
preciates the fact that he has an all-day
iOb
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

The new Constitution provides what
funds shall be available for the support
of our public schools. They cannot be
less than a certain fixed sum, and con-
sequently our school system is perfect
ly safe. A constitutional provision 4
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
RIIT ONE APPEAL

Levy Court disposed of one assess
ment appeal this morning. Chairman
Scott announced that he wanted all
rural election officers to send in their
bills Immediately for their services at
the late senatorial election.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

We had real live prince in town for
a few minutes on Tuesday. Prince AL
bert, Of Belgium, passed through on his
way from Washington to New York.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
HOLLAND's FTGHT WITH THE SCI

HOlADANJS FIGHT WITH THE SEA
Appreclatlng the fact that the high
chalk cliffs of England are no protec-
ton against the sea, the Dutch engi-
neers did not attempt to place an arti-
fetal vertical wall against the wave
and the storm tides, but cOaxed the sea
to deposit its sands on the shore and
30 build it up, rather than throw them
inland and then, hungry for more, eat
into the shore They believed 1t best
TO satisfy its appetite, but induced 1t TO
toy with the sands which its own flood
currents and waves bring from other
shores and from the Offing depths. The
sand thus deposited blows, in the gales,
over the inland country. The engi-
neers induced 1t to stop and build a
barrier for them against the sea. One
OF the heaviest dykes along the coast
was built by the winds themselves.
The sand formed between the jet
ties becomes dry in sunny weather,
and the surface Is blown ashore when
the wind is in that direction. It was
desired to build a strong dyke to con-
/ meet with the sand dunes. This was
accomplished by setting in the sand, in
rows about foot apart, tufts OF dune
sea grass nearby. The tufts were
| DlhNOu dNOul a. AOUb uluil cllnlA9 III
tile handfuls OF grass. The place for
each tuft YVES dug out with the hands,
the tuft set into it ard the sand press
ed around II. The whole surface Of the
dry. sandy beach above high tide w2s
covered with this plantation, and just
back OF il, at the highest point OF the
existing sandy area one OF two rows
OF reeds were set into the sand, their
tops cut on, and the stalks left stand
ing about four feet above the sand
The sand drifting along over the sur
face catches and in one windy day
I will almost bury the tufts Of grass and
stand up a foot along the rows o
reeds. Then another plantation wal
made. and another. until a massiv
/. dyke was built up to the height OF tn
a adjoining dyke. In high storm tide
the waves will eat into the toe of tn
slope and pull down the sand, but. b,
I the same process OF building. the dyk
h is again restored TO its former size
Engineering Magazine.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

The Dominion of Canada is looking
after the educational interests Of its
Indians. During the past year 2S5
Indian schools have been in operation.
and the number OF Indian boys and
girls attending them is 9,62S.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
BONDS ACCEPTED.

Postmaster Moore this afternoon
received and accepted the bonds of the
letter-carriers as prepared by the
American Surety Company. Hugh G..
Browne represented the company.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17

Jacob Tome was a self-made man.
From hOstler he worked his way up
20 the position OF a millionaire. Many
OF his characteristics are worthy OF
emulation by young men who hold the
mistaken belief that this world is not a
friend Of the poor man.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
IN HONOR OF A GUEST.

A very pleasant party was given vt
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Cooper. No. 507 Market street, in honor
of their guest, Miss Della Wilson.
Evening journal., 1898-03-17
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Ceremony Uniting Miss Rose
Smith and H. w. Mahoney.
THE MoDE-BAKER NUPTIALs

ARTISTIC PINK WEDDING AT THE
HOME OF THE BRIDES PAR
ENTs, ON WASHINGTON STREET.
OTHER OCCURRENCES OF AN IN
TERESTING SOCIAL NATURE.
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4 WASHINGTON. April s.-Reprcscn-
ltatlve Lorrlmer. Of Illinois. Is authority
ifcr the statement that General Lee will
mnke some startling disclosures before
the senate committee on foreign rela-
lions when he arrives here. regarding
The econsplracy to blow up the Maine.
IL was announced on yesterday that
General Lee would be called before the
committee. but the nature OF the tes.i-
Innony expected from him was not dis
closed. II understand that General Leo
Is to supply the missing link In the tes-
stirnony," he said. my Information Is
that Captain slgsbee Is In possession OF
the facts, bu. does not feel at liberty to
give them until the person who gave
them TO him releases him from the Sc
,rrecyj imposed Tha. person. I UNDER
sand. Is General Lee"
1t is said the information General Lee
rs expected to testify to relates to the
acknowledgment OF the electric lights in
;Havana at the instant Of the blowing up
lof$the Maine. Electrical experts have
Said that if the light went out In Ha-
iyafia at the time OF the explosion, 1t
would be conclusive evidence that the
insine under the Maine must have been
fired from shore electrical connection.
Captain Slesbee before the foreign rela-
it.or!s committee said he had informa-'
don that the lights had gone out, but
did not think It advisable to give the
name OF his informant while he was In
Cuba. His informant Is said to be Gen.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
LOOKS HOPELESS.

Issue Between United states and Spain ha.
Sra," has her Pack Against tho Wall.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April S.-The
SpanIsh-American situation Is regarded
to-day as even more grave than at any
time heretofore. The hopeful Views OF
peace heretofore entertained have given
away to the conviction that the Issue
between the United States and Spain
has become well nigh irrcconcllable.
One OF the best informed diplomatists
tersely summed up the situation to-
day thus: Spain has placed her back
against the wall, determined 10 Yield
no more. Even the heroic efforts OF the
queen regent toward peace. by grant
ing extreme concession, seems to be
overruled and the radical element Is In
control"
In connection with the action o; the
powers much interest Is shown in the
individual action Of the several govern
mcnts which signed the Joint note.
There IS little further doubt that the
British ambassador rejecting the views
of his government. served as repress-
i've Influence In keeping the note down
10 mild and polite expression for
peace. 1t seems equally apparent that
had the influence OF the French ambas-
sador and Austrian minister. represent
lng their governments, prevailed. the
note would have been considerably
more than a vague expression for peace.
II developed to-day In diplomatic
quarters that the situation took SER
Not IN, ,lfrt,t nt
drld, when Minister Woodford sent
note to Senor Gullon. minister OF for
elgn affairs. At the time the note vas
received the Spanish cabinet was In
session considering the question OF ar
mlstIce. II is said that the tone of the
note was regarded as imperative. The
sonally to Senor Gullon. but the Span
Ish cabinet, according to these advces
10 diplomats believed that II was to be
construed as none the less official and
to some extent an ultlmatum. Mr..
woodro.d subsequently withdrew the
note, stating that at that time II was
written he was not aware that Presl-
dent McKlnlev's message had been de-
icrred. s
Personal enmlty was engendered by
the note, however, and Is said to have
continued. notwithstanding the with
drawal of the note.
Tho Spanish minister, Senor Polo, has
received no orders OF any Kind relating
to his withdrawal from Washington,
and this to some extent indicated that
Madrid has not yet anticipated final
break between the two countries. In
the event OF o break. however. little de-
lay would DO necessary In making the
arrangements for the withdrawal OF the
Spanish minister and his staff.
1t 10 probable In case OF the With
drawnl OF the minister that the French
ambassador. NJ. Cambon. will act tenn
porarily In behalf OF Spain.
iiavnno 1Sno>ylr,lGr of1t.
4 wA9HIEGToN, April 8.--Thc Span
Ish legation authorizes tho utatcmcnt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
CONSUL HYATT LEAVES
Santiago dc Cuba Under InstruettoBs
s.--r the State ibrDnr,mepl. a

Santiago lie Cuba Under InstrucitoB Bs{ OF
the State department. es
KINGSTON, Jamaica. April S.4The8
steame: Brookline arrived at Port An-s
tonic this morning from the city OF
Santiago dc Cuba, having on board the;
United States consul, Pulaski T. Hyatt,
the staff correspondent OF the consulate;
and twenty-five Americans. children In.
cluded. All was quiet at Santiago when
the Brookline left that port. There are
three smal! Spanish war ships there.
and the entrance OF the harbor Is pros
tectcd By torpedoes. American interests
at Santiago de Cuba have been lcttln
care OF the British consul.
Mr.. Hyatt said: II left under instruc-i
tioGs from tho department.. that I was
not to interpret the withdrawal as pre-
cedent to declaration OF war: and +
am TO remain in Jamaica under In
structions to be received. PERSONAL---VERY. I
assume tha; the situation In Cuba Is;
grave. Santiago. however. is quiet and;
very much the same as II has been for,
the last two years The insurEentssare
greatly inspired by tho probability Of
American Intervention
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-09
CUBAN REPUBLIC.

iiouss Committee on Foreign NsIntions
Ob'ains Some Valuable Information
Regarding lt-Ilow Dc LONE Letter was
Procured. H}e
WASHINGTON, D. c., April s.-some
very interesting facts were developed
before the foreign affairs committee OF
the house to-day. The deputy treasur-
er OF the Cuban republic appeared with
his books and they were inspected by
the committee. He explained that o,
the Sl0,o0o,oOo bonds authorized only
sl2?.0oo had been actually disposed OF.
Some OF these were In payment OF pro.
visions sent to Cuba. For some OF the
bonds par had been obtained. These
were taken mainly by the friends OF
Cuba. The lowest price at which any
we're sold was twenty-five cents on the
dollar. 4 batch OF $4,000 were sold for
$4,000 In pressing urgency. One million
OF the bonds, he said. were locked up In
the safe OF Belmont & Co., OF New
York, to be sold when the price fixed,
torty-lve cents on the dollar. had been
obtained. Three millions OF the remain
der had been signed, but were locked
w III tue VeusuTeF 5 NuuitS.
The deputy treasurer was asked II he
knew the story OF the publication OF the
Dc LONE letter, and. without names he
told the first authentic story OF how It
was obtained. He explained that It was
abstracted by q clerk In the postofiice
at Havana who was In sympathy with
the Cuban cause. and sent back TO New
York. There It's Importance was at once
realized and It was given out for pupli-
cation, the action being justified be-
cause It showed conclusively wha. the
Cubans had always contended, that
Spain was double dealing.
Mr. Quesada continued his statement
about the status OF the Cuban govern
ment. He went extensively into tho
authority exercised over the eastern
provinces by the government where. he
said. all was comparatively peaceful,
industry was going on. taxes were be-
Ing collected and all the functions OF
government were being discharged.
With regard TO the capability or eelf-
government. OF the Cubans. he said that
they were much higher class Of people
than those who had successfully revolt
cd from Spanish domination In South
America a.r
HC VI VIC .bcklel
wealthy classes had all been educated
in the United States or abroad. They
had imblbed the spiris Of se!t-govern-
mcnt. The lower classes were labor!ng
people. peacefully disposed. as evidenc-
ed by the fact that they were regarded
Us desirable worlsmen at Key West and
New York. and wherever they had gone.
He said the reople OF Cuba were all
most kindly disposed toward the United
States and looked upon this country is
big brother. but they wanted indepen.
dencc and thought their struggle for
freedom should be recognized. They
should be given status among the
nations OF the earth.
Most Significant action was taken
when the hearing concluded. Ma. New
lands moved an adjournment until
Monday at II o'clock, which was car
ried. ls5.