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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

The efforts of the friends Of George
Loney to have him released from the Della
ware state Hospital for the Insane at Farm
hurst have brought out how difficult pro-
ceeuing it is. Ii there could be AL absolutely
clear case that the person committed was
sane, he could be released upon writ of
habens corpus. For II person To- be sent To
the institution two physicians must sign n
certificate that he is insane, and Il trustee OF
the institution must grant permit for his
admission; so that If the case should come
before Judge on writ OF habCas CORPUS
two witnesses OF least, the physicians would
he against him. in addition 10 other persons
who might he interested. Upon conflict
OF the testimony, the judge would very
likely remand the person back to tile insti-
tutiou and suggest that trustee be applied
for ~ order to have his sanity passed upon
by a Jury.
But to secure a writ ipquiring into the
SANITY OF person so committed. a petition
IL required alleging that he Ia insane, to-
sethvr with an affidavit in which the signer
sweaTS that he believes the person Is insane.
NOW, IN the l.onev case, the attorneys can
llnd no friend of Mr. lnney who is willing
"a swear belief IL ~ Insanity, ia order to
bring the matter briure the court, and as
those who do hold him insane will not ask for
trustee, there seems 10 be nothing that
can lie done. II is to be observed that tho
forms TO be followed do not make any pro.
vision for allegations that q person is sane.
For the purpose Of meeting such con-
tingcncy as exists in the Loney case, Robert
q. Hartman, counsel for MIR. L0ney's friends,
drew up measure. rs nh amendment to
act IN relation to the admission Nf insane
persons To the State Hospital 1t permits
tue person committed al any relative of his
to the third degree Of consanyuinity, or any
three other persons. To petition the Chan.
cellor, making affidavit that they believe the
committed person is sane and praying for Il
writ to issue to the sheriff Ia determine
whether he is sane or insane. upon such Il
petition the Chancellor shall issue a writ
commanding the sheriff TO summon jury
de llnatico inquirendu within five DAYS
and to return the finding of the Jury within
Two days after II is made. II the Jury finds
the person to be sane, the sheriff shall order
the superintendent of the hospital To 70.
lease him. A commitment to the institu-
tion is not to be considered presumption Of
insanity and the provisions Of the act are
toinure to the advantage OF persons already
confined as well as those hereafter com
mitted.
by such measure as this. II is hoped to
be able. where the sanity OF person com.
united is disputed, to have the matter passed
upon by jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Thomas D. Webb. aged 50 years, died
at West Chester, Pa, Monday. For
mGny years, no was halter and, at
various times, had stores on Market
street near Third. thiH city. lie was
one Of tho originstors of tho Mechanics
Bunk, which started business at Fourth
and Market streets and later was located
at Fifth and Market streets, and euhse
quently became tho First National
Bank. lie was also ono of the founders
Of tho first ing loan association in
Wilmington. Thirteen years ago, hu
retired FROM business, and removed 10
West Chester. His wife aud three
children, Mrs. Edward Bringhurst, Dr.,
ami w. P. and +. 4. Webb, survive
him. His funeral will take place ou
Thursday afternoon from tho roaidsnce
of W. L. Nshb, No, sos Wost Ninth
street, this city. Tne interment will
he in the Wilmington and Grandywino
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

BY formal onactment deliberately
passed by both houses of Congress- and
approved by the President, tho govern
msnt of tho United States haa declared
war against Spain,
There ia no doubt that tho calm iudg-
ment of many goou citizens is that this
government has made a mistake in TAX
ing the successive steps that have ad-
vaucsd to this unhappy elimination, aud
that sound statesmGnship and wise coun-
aels would have led to different aud
happier conclusion. War, the last resort
OF international controversy, IS not en-
trely justified by the various pnints Of
Issue that have arisen between this
country and Spain.
But, whatever may be the feeling
with respect TO this phase of the situa-
ton, the fact remains that both parties
to the controversy have remained stub
horn from the first, and that criminu-
tions and recriIninations have pro-
crossed to the point OF armed hostili
ties. The isauo, in all probability, will
be determined by shot and shell, by
sword and bayonet.
10 the people of the United States,
without regard TO previous differences,
there can now be but single object
the determination OF the conflict at tbs
earliest possible moment, and with sig
nal triumph for our country, 1t would
not help TO straighten the tangle, or
remedy the mistakes that have been
made, should the United States emerge
vanquishcd from tho struggle. Spain
has committed grieruus errors and
taxed the patience and humane feelings
of our people, even If, psrcnanec, our
nuthorltieH may not havo taken the
proper course to secure a redress OF our
grievances II ia tue late now for &C.
cusations or excuses. 1t hut remains to
settle the unhappy conflict speedily.
ami with all the credit to this country
that victory can bring in its train.
short, sharp and decisive" the war
should be. Tho sooner it is ended tina
better it will be for the people Of this
country, as we'll az for those OF Spain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
Another Adn,on,,iou to the Legislature.

Another AdnionitiOn to the Legislature.
The Delawarsan gives this forcibls
and direct advice to the members of
the Delaware Legislature:
Gentlemen of the General Assembly.
Ito you realize that your long drawn
out session is costing the State Of Della
ware more than a hundred dollars for
overy day: You sny you are not lawyers
and could not yourselves prepare this
necessary legislation? Nobndy expected
that; lawyers are always employed.
But everybody expected prompt Gun
sideration and action after tho bills
ware prepared. II you will list settls
down to it oven now you can get
through by tho 30th of April. Adjourn
ment certainly ought not TO be later
than the time fixed by tina House Joint
resolution, the 9Th of May.
Every word OF tho above ia true, and
ifthe memhers OF tho General Assembly
have not already read it in the coiumps
of tho Delawarean, they will have no
excuse for not seeing it reproduced in
this Issue of Every Evening, We homo
they will read and ponder, and, should
they realize tho injury and reproach
their conduct has already cast upon
this state, to say nothing of the ex
pense, firmly resolve to make the only
rcpnration now in their power, thar Of
adiourning and ending tho dreaIy ard
expensive farce at tho earliear possibIe
momont
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

The authorship of the much dis
enssed " Inner Experiences Of d Cabinet
Members Wife," printed in the
Ladies' Home journal, will lie rsvealed
in the June issue of that magazine,
when the name OF Anna Farou6ar will
appear as tho author 1t is surmiseil
that the domestic experiences describuel
in those letteIs wero thuse of Mrs. w,
u. u. Miller, vile of the Attorney
General in President llarrison's Cabi-
net--aincs NJ iss Faiquhar Is known Ia
be q personal friend of the Miller
family, and 10 have spont considerable
time with them in Washington during
their official residence there. The
author OF these letters was born and
raisad in Indianapolis. 10 neigbborly
relations with the Harrison and Miller
families, but for 10 years INST sbo has
lived a studiouH professional life ia
Now York, London and Boston. She ia
now connected with tho editorial staff
Of the Boston Transcript. In addition
to her cabinet Member & Wif.,'
letters sho has published ono novel
+" A Singer'a HoGrt''-aud another one
Ia about to he issued. She is a younp
woman, exceedingly olcger, and oply
hor closest friends have known ber
connection with the Washington letters
which have attracted such wide alton
tiOn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Special Correspondence Of tazstte and ,yourp,,

special Correspondence OF Gazstte and journal
Middletown, April 27-Wilson p. Berry.
aged u years died on Chancellor Nichoi..
sons farm, the Manor, on Monday of con.
sesti9n OF the brain. lie had been hi only
tWo Gays His wife and seven children sur.
morrow afternoon. pace W
@ Nlmrod French, aged SO years. died ON
sunday, after lingering illness. His
funeral took place to-day. ms
Inc funeral of Harry A. Rowland toni,
place on Saturday afternoon, from his late
res residence, Bishop Coleman officiating and
ne Kevs; William Wilkie and Francis II
moi''gj y. -. assisting. W. NJ. Knight,
CnmeZys, DR.: T. II. Gilpin aud j. q. Toari
i'll st. Annes cemetery. $500 'eit was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
POWDER MILL BLOWN up.

Portion of the Plant of the California
Powder Company at Santa CRUZ De-
stroyed-Intimation That 1t lIny Have
Been the Work of a Spanish Spy.
Santa Cruz, Cal, April 27.-Three ex-
plosons about Sis last evening at the
California Powder works caused a
greater loss of life than any of the pre-
vious accidents in the history OF these
works. 1t is known that seven men
were killed and four seriously injured.
The killed are: Edward Killderan, brick
mason: j. Miller, foreman OF one of the
mills; c. A. Cole, carpenter of the
works; r. Jennings, b. Jose and two
boys named Marshall.
The first heavy shock from the ex-
plosion was felt for many miles around
and was separately followed by two
lighter shocks. The smoke from the
works arose in such dense volumes that
it will be impossible for time to per-
ceive the extent of the damage that has
been caused by the explosion. 1t was
said that the fire was spreading and
the main magazine was in imminent
danger, The bugle call was accordingly
sounded for members of the California
naval reserve, who responded promptly,
hurrying to the mills and assisting the
corps Of fire fighters already on the
grounds.
As nearly as can be learned the prima-
ry cause of the disaster was the explo-
sion of the cotton plant. The igniting
Of this plant caused the fire to spread to
the adjoining brush and small buildings
and was then communicated to the pow
der mill fiat, where are located the
houses of the employees of the works.
The employees and naval reserve boys
worked heroically to prevent the fire
from spreading to the smokeless pow
der plant.
1t Is not thought the explosion will
interfere with the manufacture of
smokeless powder for the government.
The fire is now under CONTROL and all
immediate danger is past. None Of
the plants for making powder for the
fultillment Of government contracts are
injured.
Nothing is known as yet as to the
cause of the explosion, although one OF
the wounded men said that the works
had been set on fire. and it is known
that Waterman noticed suspicious
| character prowling about the place ear
ly in the day and ordered him away.
1t was proposed some time ago to have
the government take possession of these
works and put military guard in
charge, but this was not done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
wANANHAKEYS'S
>->>~-..--~
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April rs. 1905
Pretty and Seasonable
Wraps for Women

Goats from Paris and Berlin aad
our own good American tailors;
capes from both sides of the sea,
as well.
With the costumes on show these
wraps compose the most important
congress OF dress ever gathered in
any retail store. And we speak
advisedly.
The Easter show was compre-
henSive and varied, but it was not
until after Easter that we could add
the more summary things.
But difficulty.
Careless people associate great
stocks with high prices-whereas
gathering great stocks helps to lit
tlest prices. While the finest gown
here is $3.50 and worth it, the COL
lection of other degrees of elegance
shows remarkable values at even a
few Gsllar3.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Spain gets the Italian cruiser Gin
seppo Garibaldi, but she pays dearly for
it. Commander Bronson's adrojt hid.
alng ran the price up to about 81, 600, :
600, and thon he let Spain take shin
which cannot be completed for four *
I'VE months and can probably play 10
part in the impending conflict. Corr.
mander Brosnson's Yankee trick cost
spain cooi $1,000, 600. Boston Jcur.
NIL
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
clayton, April 27.-Lucinda Boyer, col
l.aphnm's farm, attempted suicide on Man
dny. She had been acting strangely fur
some time, but tlie family did not think she
would harm herself During the absence
nt the family, she secured knife, and chi
her throat Members Of the family soon
returned, and DIR. Harmonson was sum.
iinoned anu dressed the wound. The woman
is expected to recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
Mrs, clevelana,. New PORTRAITS.

Mrs. Cleveland recently had a new
set of photographs tal;en, the first
time she haa been photographed sinco
leaving the White House, and has given
tbem to MI Box, with permission to
publish them in The Ladies' IIomo
journal. where they will lie publicly
seen Tor tho first time. Tho set also
includes the first authoritative photo
graphs published Of thu now Princeton
home OF the Clevelands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

William S. Prickett, MS attorney for
the estate of the late William NECTAR
yey, soli Tuesday a lot Mt Fourth and
Webb streets ami small ,ieoe ui land
in Brandywinn hundrrl to Jnmea Den
nison for 81, $50: and as attorney for
the estate uf tho late rota. Mccullough,
sold lot continuing frnmo dwellings
on Qusen street, South Wilmington TO
Mira. Parsons for $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Rsgister OF Wills Crossan Tuprlav
granted tn Delaware Mason lnstors
OF administration. with tho will an.
noxpd, upon the eatats Of Esther Mimic.
Letters OF administration on the estate
of Benjamin +. Stricken have besn
granted tO James W. Stricken,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Chicago, ILL.,, April 90. Al Sb,os
hee.a local pugilist Of aome nrominnnc.
anil wrll-snown throughout tbn Nnr.s
west. was abot aud killed last ni1h, ,t ~.
william ii. Shilling. cashier ~ - ~
cort hall. Tho fight occurred dur;u oun /.
orawi IN which several mon wsro a.,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

word was receivsd in this city ON
monuay OF the serious illness OF ur.
.ec.lVe Nathan Hutcnins of tho Dela.
mare mare railroad, at his home in Dover
me lne detective. who had besu i'll for
some time, reported at CLAYTON for
n1ty last week. Sunday hc was again
i IT, III and is confined to his bed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

The distance from ono end Of Cph, r.
the other is about as great as that from, y,
New York to Chicago. 1t will tberefora
he seen that the island is capable Of fur.
hishlng some pretty big battlefelds
without crowding. -CIeyelard I.o.5ns
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

1t has been suggested that it would
be good thing for the members Of tho
Legislature to follow tho example OF
the militia, and go into camp. Well
nnd gnod, il thBy will bur do 40 az
their own expense, and not at the ez-
pense Of the people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
WoMEN's COATS, IS to Sos
WoMEN's CAPES, $3.7s to 500

Princess EVEN real kidskin might
May be, spoiled !. Int IN the 1,, GUT
NAoFS' give perfect shapeliness
and comfortable fit to a glove. In
the PRINCESS MAY are combined
the very best French kidskins and
the best French workmanship, and
the gloves are matchless at the
price
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
A BUSY SESSION OF SENATE
Upper Branch of the Leglsla-
ture Unusually Active.
NOTICES OF IMPORTANT MEASURES
Collection of Judgments Where
There is No Real Estate.

The Adams Tax Law Amendments Ready for
tho Governors SiEnatnre-City Charter
Ac'ivity-comnent on tho Suh0oi Bili--
Tho House Pustpnnes Action ON the Court
Stenographer tiil
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
"LONG LIVE AMERICA"

The Sentiment Expressed by President Baird
of the Board nf Education Whom the News
of tn" Declaration Wns Received.
The Hoard Of Public Education had
irst got fairly untior way Mt it's meeting
TueaGBy night when the changing OF the
City Hall bell was heard and tho mem.
bers wondered what il should mean.
President Charles Baird was informed
by newspaper representatives present
that it was the signal that tho presi-
dant OF the United States had signed
tue declaration OF war uguinst Spain
ard Mr.. Baird at once conveyed tho
nnws to thu board. at his suggestion
tho members arose In hnn0r oil tho
l'resident'd notion. and Mr. liaird OK.
excuimad with dignifiol enthusiasm,
Long live America
The president remarked later that II
had been observed That flags were not
floating from all the schools. lie asked
tho school committees To $40 that every
flag Id floating in tina hrceze.
In the course OF the meeting tho
board decided to buy 1000 copies, at 3
cents each, of small bou!S containing
patriotic airs and addresses
The finance committee presented the
following estimate OF the probable rsvu-
MUGS and expenditures for the fiscal
year commencing July LIST:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

novor. April 80. House mot NJ in.i5 u. m.
Prayer By the Rev. Lewis Handnll.
Aoilces--By Mr., shott, To fix tho compensn-
tioL oi &c tain county of.cers: by Mr. Donaldson,
10 extend the power Of tho Court Of Cnancery;
by Mr.. Adams, In relation 10 School district No.
~. in sussex county.
lnirodhced-lly Mr.. short. providing for tho
examination of Insurance Companies
Recess until 3 D. M
The House reasssmble1 at 9 80 y. IN.
Pa4sed--Srnatc hill tn chan tho ngmo OF
MarIht Grant Bushnell TO Martha Knowles
Grant Home bill III relation to referees III the
Court Of thancery
AdlOnrntd nntil 10 a. IN. tn-morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
hold lands for Qualifications, sc In Delaware,
(referredI.
Adjourned until II a. IN. Monday.

DOVER, April %. Tho Senate mot Mt II n. IN.
Prayer by The chaplain Of tho House.
Notices -Hy MIR. Meredith, amend ng the net
regulating tho admission of patients 10 tho
state Hospital tor 'he Insane: by MIR. Stewart,
providing tor supplementary proceedings for
the collection Of Judgments.
PasHeh--Sonnte hiIlA rruoaling SOC. 10, chap.
w. No'.AA Laws vi Delaware. relating to mo-
inlinS pubir AMI commissioners OF Deeds House
bills permitting ne Federal government to
cure land In Delaware. allowing Scnoul District
No VI. sussex County, 10 burFGw money: ex-
tehdihg the Jurisdiction OF the Court OF Cham
Gerry la cases nl donees OF powers OF trust.
Recess 10 3 p. IN,
Tho Senate reassemblel at a41 D. IN,
Notcts-BY Mr. Aliirhs. 10 regulate the rrac-
tee ~ l.Ifo Insurance CunnHn'es doing business
in this state; by Mr.. Pierce, for Il notary public
a. harrington.
Passed House bill providing for referee trials
in the Court OF ChHnrory.
Adjourned Until IL u, IN. tomorrow.
DoyBr, April e6.--Tho Senate mot at II a. nj.
Prayer by ho chaplain.
Introduced and reterred-By Mr.. Alrichs, req.
ulatins the practice of lite Insurance companies
in tho STATE: by MIR. Mcienith, regulating the
ndhi,sslon Of patients 10 tue Su.to Hospital for
Recess until o y. m.
Tho senate lpasr ON hed at $50 p. m.
Head and refer dollhouse bill taxing tho sale
OF liquor from wagons.
Adjourned until II n. m. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
SECRETARY SHERMAN RESIGNS.


rendered His Resignation Mon,Iay-wm
Probably he Succeeded by Assistant secre-
tary of state Day.
Washington, April 25. Another
change in tho cabinet occurred to day,
when the venerable SECRETARY of State,
Mr.. John Sherman, handed his resigna.
tion tn the President at special meet.
ing OF tho cabinet called together at 10
o'clock. This resignation takes effect al
moon to day, and with it Mr.. Sherman
retirss from public life after service of
oycr 30 years. embracing the House of
Representatives. the United States
SENATE. the Sscretafyship of the Treas-
ury and tho Sscretaryship of State.
Thu reason for the resignation 10 tho
condition of his health. which is now
very much impaired. lie is also within
iow days of Is years OF age.
The Secretary's reaienation was ton
dBred In n simple noie. rendering to the
President his portfolio and asking that
the resignation take effect from the
close Of TO day. The Secretary was auen
by an Associated Press reporter hefore
he won't to the cabinet meeting, bur
declinod to make any statement boyond
saying that hs was carrying with him
his resignation and that no might have
something to say later in the day.
Washington, April &c. The Presi-
dent has nominated William II. Day of
Ohio, To 10 Secretary Of State, vics
John Sherman, resigned.
John u. Moore Of New York has
boen nominated for Assistant Secretary
Of Stqta. yicB William r. Day
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
one dollar a pair

In tans, red-tans, browns, modes,
grays, buffers, green's, pearls, white
and black; embroidered; buttons
and patent fasteners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

President Mckinley, Tuesday, named
Mr.. John Il. Moore of Columbia Uni
versity, Nav York, for tina office OF
assistant Secretary OF Stato Mr.
Moore will accept aa ths ofliciary of
TIE university, where he ms been
occupying tho chair OF intsrnatiouu!
law, has consented to giant him u
vacation until he shall complete the
duties Of tho Office to which he mas
been appointed.
Mr. Moore is probably the best
equipped man in tia country for tha
position. During the frat Cleveland
administration he was third assistant
to Secretary OF State BayRrd, and whom
tho latter was succeeded by Mr.. Blaine,
upon the accession of Mr., Harrison to
the presidency. Mr.. Moore was re-
quested to remain in his Office. Al 1t
was no secret that he was then. as
he ia now, Democrat 10 politics, his
retention was high compliment TO his
official abilities. IIo continued to servu
in the Office until called to become q
member of tie faculty of Columbia
University,
Mr.. Moore is acknowledged to he the
highest authority in the country on
international law. His advice and
COUNSEL therefore, will DO OF great
value to the Mckinley administration
during the troublesome times OF tine
nendino Uar with Epnin
Mr.. Moore ia a Delawarean, having
been horn at Frcderica, in this State
and lived here until ne was called to
wider sphere of actinn. His appoint,
ment IL therefore particularly crafty
ing to all citizens of Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Sam P. Jones, Character aud Char
acters." is full OF wit, wisdom aud
pathos. Union NJ. Il. Church, May 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Fer tho first time since the oIgsni-
zation of our county unions we did nat
have National W. &. y. U. spnakor
at tho annual meetings, the cnunty
executive committees having derltied
to try tho experiment of depending
upon ourselves.
1t was not my privilge to attend tho
Sussex County Convention, hut from
my knowledge Of tho worscrH amid tho
fragrant rinea. conclude thar their
meeting was us guccsssful az the two
others. Tho secretary Of tho New
Castle County Union, Mrs. Mary b.
Donrell, mentioned in her annual re.
pnrt that n union in tina county holds a
public meeting once month with n
county officer each time as speaker. AT
this convention tho need of orgarized
temperance work for the colored chill
dren OF the State wac emphasized,