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COMMITMENT FOR TEN DAYS
A Practical Joke on Prominent
Democratic Politicians
ofThis City.

A number of prominent Democratic
politicians of this city had a practical
joke played on them at New Castle on
Tuesday. They desired to visit the county
jail and after arriving at New Castle it is
said called on Trustee of the Poor ]. B.
Toman and asked for permit.
They secured paper from the trustee
and proceeded to the Jail and when the
door of that institution was opened to
them, the paper was handed to Sheriff
Taylor. The latter read the paper and
smilingly said he would be pleased TO
carry out the directions of the paper.
The politicians were at less 10 under
stand what was she cause OF the sheriff 0
amusement Rndlfolloued him into the
Jail and when he said something about
locking them up they began to sec there
was something wrong. They asked TO
see the paper and found il was COM
mitment for them for ten DAYS.
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A Tunnel Souvenir.

Bailiff of Council j. J Ryan is the
proud possessor of pretty souvenir
badge of the ceremony of breaking
ground for the big tunnel in New York
on Saturday. 1t consists of medal
containing picture of Mayor Van
Wyck and a miniature epresentation OF
the silver shovel used by the mayor
The 81 uyenir was sent to Bailiff R,
from New York.
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CITY ASSESSMENT BOOKS.
They Can be Examined at City Hall
on and Afrer April 9.

The city assessment books will be
placed in the office of tie clerk of Coun-
Gil at the City Hall on April 2.
There they can be examined by prop
erty owners between the hours of 8 a. M.
and II M. and and p. IN. daily.
The board of assessments of revisions
and appeals will sit to hear appeals from
the assessments from April 2 to April 80
at the Mayors office at the City Hall,
between the hours of and O'Clock in
the afternoon, and and O'Clock in the
evening.
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stringha m viii Leave Monday.

The torpedo boat Stringham, which
was constructed at the shipyards OF the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company, VIII
leave for Norfolk, Va, on Monday, morn,
ing. She will remain there until April
Q, when she will be given trial trip on
the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Lewis, OF
Baltimore, will be in command OF Inc
vessel on her run to Norfolk and on the
trial trip. The crew for the trial trip
will be furnished by the government.
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EelIIntn Cinder PIT.

While employed at the Diamond State
Steel Works last night John Anderson
fell into cinder pit and received serious
injuiies. He broke an arm and one or
more ribs. The Phoenix ambulance re-
moved him to his home, No. 5lS East
Twelfth street.
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Engagement Announced.

The engagement of John Bridge, gem
eral superintendent of the local Pull
man Palace Car Company's shops, to
Miss Emma Beck, daughter of Emil
Beck, was announced several days age.
The wedding is to take place in Septem-
ber
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Three sbipIoads of Ice,

A large quantity of ice is being re-
ceived By the Consumers Ice Company.
Two three masted vessels, Emma O..
Middleton and Dreadnaught, are at pres.
ent drscharging cargoes at their wharf
near Third street bridge.
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Tour Of Inspertion.

The officials of the p, w. & B. Rail-
road Company will tocay make III ir
monthly tonr of inspetti IN nf the road
between Philadelphia and Washington.
They will go down on train No. l and
return on train No. So.
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Miss Thomson Passes Through.

Miss Anne Thomson, daughter OF the
late President Thomson OF the fennsyi-
yania railroad, was one oil party occu,
pying the special car Boudoir attac9ea !,
t. r., w. & B. train No. 6S YESTERDAY
NJ rniig The tram passes throngh ut re
AZ 10 81 O'Clock each morning. Shs Vas
pn route from Asheville, N. o., to PIMA
aelphia.
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Pavement Being Repaired.

The old Belgium blocks in front Of the
Delaware Fire Company's house have
been removed and fire brick extending
to the middle of the street bed is being
put down. The company is out OF SER
vice while the work is going on.
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Mn Passes Despite Mayor.

Albany, March Ex-senator Elsberg's
bill vcsting the powers of inspecting gas
meters in New York city with the state
inspector OF gas meters instead of the
local authorities was passed in the SEN
ate over the veto of Mayor Van Wyck by
a vote Of 81 to 81.
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DIR. FRANKLIN b. HAZEL DEAD
Was Born in Dover and Was Brother
ofJudge PenniwelI's Wife.

DR.. Franklin B. Hazel, graduate OF
the Medical School of the University. of
Pennsylvania, died yesterday at his
residence, 8i1 N. Broad street. Philadel-
phia. He had been suffering from
cancer in his neck for about two months,
and few days ago an operation was
performed, from which be was unable TO
rally.
DR.. Hazel was born in Dover, Del,
February "a, 1916. He was educated at
Pennington Seminary, n j., and later
entered the University Medical School
in this city. from which he was gradu-
ated in 1870 He established himself in
Philadelphia and practiced there until
his illness confined him to hls room. Dr;
Hazel was not married, and is snrvived
by two brothers and sister. Funeral
services will be held at the residence OF
his sister, the wife OF Judge James
Penniwell, in Dover.
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The Weather Forecast.

The indications for today sre that
cloudy, easterly winds Will Pre- vail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
MISS SAMPSON WEEDS.
The AdmiraIs Daughter the Bride
of Ensign ClnYeriHs.


BOSTON, April 1.-The marriage Of Miss
Hannah Walker Sampson. daughter Of
Reaf Admiral William T. Sampson, and
Ensign Watt Tylef Claverius. L. S. ",
was solemnized at the commandments resi-
dence. Charlestown Navy Yard, this even
ing The affair was distinctly a naval
enc. although many We're present who are
not connected with the service. The Rev.
Frank j. Goodwin, OF Pawtucket r. l.,
who was Simpsons pastor at Glen Ridge,
y. J.. during the Spanish war, performed
the ceremony in the library at o'clock.
The bridal party stood beneath a large
arch CT palm branches. and scores Of cleo
trio lights, rejecting on background
composed principally Of the silk Ameri
can flag presented to Mrs. Sampson by
the ladies' Of Gren Ridge while the ad
miral was facing the Spanish feet made
a beautiful picture.
The bride wore a cream white brocadad
satin. trimmed with Maltese lace and
pearls. The tulle veil was cut up with
orange blossoms, and Miss Sampson car
ried lilies OF the valley. Size wss attelGed
by little Majorie Smith, a granddaughter
of Admiral Sampson, and Masters Ralph
ald Harold Sampson acted as ribbon boy S.
The groom was attended by Lieut.. J. 7.
Tompkins, Of the receiving ship Wabash.
After the ceremony there was a reception
and supper.
Ensign and Mrs. Clayerius will reside at
Annapolis where the former has been or
dered
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

instead he wants to know what the con-
sensus Of opinion in the whole community
Is on The subject What is more Re has
gotten far enough on the road to high
civilization that be can use the word
etiquette" and he proud or it, That
marks the stagc o. evolution in which
people pei and foudle a few French words,
with the desire 10 be thought cultured.
Then follows the to wit" which adds
business like bit of rhetoric to the style.
Then he writer states mis- case.
il viii be seen that he refers to the par
ties in the dispute as lady aud gentle
man" That marks another stage in de
yslormcnt when the inhabitsnt Of re-
public is punctIlious about being called a
gentleman. and wishes people TO refer TO
his wife as a lady. 1t indicates step in
advance OF he "eitizeu" of the French Re-
public. The American idea is not a level
ing down. but a leyeling up. The citizen
OF this country does not wish 30 impress
on other people that they are no better
than he is. but that he considers himself
as good as they are. The difference is sub
tie. but il Is there.
But the writer gets himself into trouble
later on over the difficult question of what
90 call the lovers. He cannot call them
sweethearts. or lad and lass. as the more
outspolen peasant would do. SO what is he
to say. he finally compromises on the
iady's gentleman" and in a burst Of rhetO-
ric al the end abbreviates Il to her gent
This. again, marks an advance over the
stage Of development in which the couple
would be described as the girl" and her
beau" It is net much better, but it is
progress.
The writer Of this letter wears plaided
or striped linen which can be heard for
some distance. He is Tedolent OF some
sort Of perfume, and his voice is permeated
with accent. He may be a member Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, or a
person Of exactly opposite neral character.
He eats pie fer his luncheon. and sings
"On the Banks Of the Wabash" before his
seven O'Clock breakfast. But if he were
caught in a railway accident he would tell
the rescuers TO take the ladies out first,
and he might he found behind a gun in
case OF war. His grandson may be a nov
elist an artist. capitalist. or a leader of
society. That is what American life means.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
The DUAL GOVERNMENT.
Likelihood of n Clash In Kentucky
seems Remote.

FRANKFORT Ky. April 5.-The au-
thoritative statement from the headquar-
tiers Of the Democratic officials today. in a
semi-oilicial note that the agreement OF
the representatives OF the Democrats and
Republicans to await the actions Of the
courts in the Governors contest be ore
making any effort to take forcible posses
sion. will be strictly adhered TO as st
at rest all further gossip of possi5 c.esh
between the forces Ct Taylor and Re k
ham, when the Court OF Appeals reader S
its decision in the case
The Democratic officers claim they are
suffering little inconvenience from being
excluded from the State buildings. G n
eral Castleman arrived here tonight ard
proceeded alone TO the Office Of General
Collier OF the Republican government.
The two officials Of the respective govern
me1ts are good personal friends. and rave
a perfect understanding II IS probable
that this friendship has worked to prevent
a clash. as no other members o. the mill
tary departments ever meet.
The commissioners having in charge the
reward fund for the apprehension Of the
assassin and accessories he'd logg sess ion
here today. Attorney Campbell, Comm on
wealths Attorney Franklin. and Co inty
Attorney PolsgrOve were in conference
and made a report as 10 the prog e-s in Sc
curing evidence. II il said q series Of rsso-
lutioas giving instructions to the officers
were passed. and that the fund is to Ienail
intact until after convictions are secured
W s. Taylor returned today from his
home at Morgautown. where h a.tende
the funeral Of his sister
A number Of witnesses we're exam ned b.
tine grand jury investigating the Goebel
murder. Indictments are not exp-c ed be-
fore next week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
POLITICS IN CUBA.
\ Platform Adopted by tho New Com
sentative Party.

HAVANA. April The conservative
elements in Cuban politics held meeting
last night and adopted the name Demo-
cratic Union for the new party. plat
form was adopted setting forth the pur-
poses of the party. II declares that the
Paris Treaty is the fundamental law OF the
present political order in Cuba. it being
more binding and higher than the joint
resolution of the American Congress With
this principle as basis the enw party
believes that the intervening Government
should remain here long enough to estab-
lish stable government. putting an end
to the political and administrative disor-
Eanzation and perturbation and protect
ing the moral and material interests OF
the island. This is the Keynote OF the
platform.
The party does not yield a point in its
claim for independence. but does not wish
it until the country has been brought to
a state where it will be capable OF self
administration. To reach this end the
party proposes and aspires to help the in
tervening Government. II desires to OBJ
tain complete security for the public peace.
the reconstruction OF the sources Of wealth,
the establishment Of the principle Of au-
thorty, the inviolability of the law. leg
islative and financial reforms with a re-
duction of taxation IL possible, and the
protection of all rights acquired under
the Treaty OF Paris.
The party will also seek to bring about
the popular election Of ayuutsmicHtos and
the creation by popular vote OF state
advisory board in the absence Of a legisla-
tive body. to participate In the executive
function. It will insist upon scrupulous
respect for the rights Of foreigners. As
to independence, when it GENES, the party
wants perfect harmony with the United
States with commercial treaties that viii
be advantageous 10 both countries.
Gen. Maya Rodriguez. President Of
the party. and forty other officers Of the
revolution. signed the platform. Together
with the leaders Of the former Autono-
mist party. On paper this organization is
the strongest in Cuba. but II lacks As yet
a detailed organization. The Spaniards
Will undoubtedly follow their leaders. The
figures show that they will be immeus.
factor in the elections. Up to last night
Al $50 registrations OF Spanarcs, under
the provisions OF the Paris Treaty had
been reported at headquarters. OF this
number 5000 were in Havana. The exact
number CT Spaniards in the island is lot
known. The "DlariO de la Marina esti-
mates the number at 10000. while at the
office of the Secretary OF State the number
Is placed at $50, 900 of which so per cent
can read and write.
The same estimates give Havana a
Spanish population OF $4,000. but this is
probably too high. Enough will be left
Cubsns after the registration, however,
to make them a powerful element al the
polls. The danger confronting the new
party IS that il is too strorS. Il is 80
large that it is liable to split into fac
tions, which viii ruin its usefulness and
influence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
4 Newspaper Confessional.

To the student Of life and manners the
Peoples Columns Of certain ncwspa-
rers afford a great deal OF entertainment
The naiyete with which the correspondents
Ct these departments express themselves IS
often nothing less than unique, and the
way in which they lay their Utmost souls
bare before the readers Of their letters Is
occasionally startling Nothing seems OF
too delicate OF Intimate nature 10 De
discussed in this fashion and the letter
writer's apparently argue that as proven
biaily eyerybody's business Is nobody
BUSINESS IL they tell all their secrets TO
be whole world nobody will be The wiser
To a certain extent this is probably true.
a characteristic efusion appeared in one
OF these columns not long ago. and it con-
certrates IN its brief and forcib,c lines so
much domestic rerpled,y and romantic
interest that il really ought 90 be pre-
served Tor future generations TO see. This
is the letter.
81 would le to ask I-aurh your Peoples Col
una for the sxpre- -on ~ tlr general public uuHr
. question o. etiguftrs, % Ft. a lady and gentle.
man have been kecp-r. company Ni.a each other
1ar some two years. with marriage iutrltiuus
Tie LADY received an invitation fr.m married
couple 10 attend she Theatre With them. and from
personal fotings old lot invite tac .ady'. gentle
man. and nevertheless she ueut against tHe ra-
mofstf8u,e ul her gentleman. A0w did fhc lady
aet proper, or 60 right iH gong and leaving Der
sent out IN the colby
There is an old story about a oGe-eycd
camel laden with honey and mnlet. and
lame in one foot. who passed along a GER
tain road aud left tracks so plain that the
Oriental wise man who followed an hour
later was able TO give a verbal photograph
Of TIE beast This letter Is something
like the tracks C. that camel one may
know exactly what the writer was like
and how he would behave under given
conditions. from the mere perusal OF It's
frank and straightforward sentences. The
student Of sociology two hundred years
from now might analyze that letter and
draw a picture OF the writer That is
why 70 ought to be preserved Il could
be used In a historical novel WHAT would
we not give for so accurate a mental pho
tograph Of the common man Of Shakes
pesre's time2
Notice, first. that the writer calls upon
the general public" to express its opinion.
That is American. II ne had been ma
tive Of an effete monarchy he might have
taken the tale 10 his landlord or his mas
ter. or whoever he happened to regard
o. his guide. philosopher, and friend. But.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
NOT AN ACTUAL DISCHARGE.
The Decision of Justice Brown. How
ever. VIII Have That Effect.


NEW YORK. April 5.-United States
Dl.grict Attorney Henry l. Burnett said
today: Judge Browns decision Itself is
not an actual discharge OF the prisoners
from custody. a formal order Of the court
is necessary, after which they will be
taken before the United States Ccmmis-
sicner whe in view Of the decision can
do nothing else than discharge them IN
the proceedings before the commissioner
we followed the general custom in such
cases. / ccntended that il was necessary
a the examination to establish only the
identity Of the accused and then the in
dctment itself. Il 1t was valid. established
all the probable cause necessary FOR held
ing them.
Had we admitted the evidence Of the
War Department records. which the de-
fence Contended for and which the decis-
ion seems to say should have been allowed
IL would have meant a long trial, lasting
without doubt until after the Georgia in
dictnent had become Invalid through the
working OF the statute Of limitations.
When the matter came up before Judge
Brown for argument on the granting OF
the order CT removal, 1 contended that the
district court was not a court Of error,
and that. as Commissioner Shields had
held the men on the ground that probable
cause was established, Judge Brown had
no power OF review, but could only decide
whether. under the law, an order Of re-
mOval should be granted. Judge Brown.
following his previous ruling in the Dana
case, viewed the matter otherwise. and
decided that no probable cause had been
established and that the Indictment sim
ply had the force OF an ordinary affidavit"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

tFr1W the iri'aG' Times htE-ld-I
Uith one heart one mind one voice the peo-
pie OF the United States. as represented by the
press have protested against she outrage against
Porto Ria0-the violation Of American honor con-
tanned in this tariff bill. Their protests have
been received with contempt and they have been
told -rou are ignorant, Won do nos understand"
Tue they DO not understand how the Eepub
Jean majority has She efIroalery TO pass a bill
shi,h violates all American presidents against
the SSH. of d practically urauimou, people.
No., ue viii see IL the House, which has to
face IFS constituents within seven months, dlros
@, rc5lifm the obnoxious tariff, now that il
knows lhe temper OF the American people
Just gs surely as this is a government Of the
people by the people. for the people, the Amyri-
can people sill not suffer tie olluquy this bill
casts oG Jhsif honor and good faith To- be- perpe-
,.ltCd with immunity. q the Republican ma jority
permits 81 there wil be q reckoning vita tie
Rep ublcan party by Republicans next November.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
IsTHMIAN CANAL CONFUSION.
ADMIRAL W. Her Discusses Its Work
VITA the President.


Admiral Walker, President OF the
Isthmian Canal Commission, called upon
the President and the Secre-
tary Of State yesterday to notify
them Of the return to the United States Of
that part Of the Commission under his
immediate direction.
Admiral Walker had a long interview
with President Mckinley. during which
the work accomplished by the Commis-
sion on its recent trip was fully discussed
Mr. Mckinley was informed that the Com
mission will not be able to resume its
sessions until the two members now on
the isthmus conducting explorations re-
turn to the United states The Commis-
sioners will not eEdeayor to submit
final report during the present session Of
Congress and are averse TO making
preliminary statement OF the probable cost
of the canal. They desire time in which
to make an accurate and careful cOmpila-
ton OF statistics gathered By them. and
point out that any attempt to hurry in a
matter Of such importance will prove I'M
satisfactory. The Commissioners decline
to make "a forecast OF their report.
The assertion frequently made that the
work Of the Commission in Central Amer
lea has been impeded by attacks from
mi-civiliZad tribes inhabiting the country
IS fatty denied During the whole time
the Commissioners were in the Central
American countries they were not mo-
Tested
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

From tine Journal Of Comu'srce)
large section ot the Republican party H'- s'i-
IDENTIFY reached the conviction that tine protective
system. Whii- cg1-iug t. Doe an absolute necessity
TO SOME great branches OF industry, may also '.-
come obstacle 90 the development OF foreign
trade. They are, therefore, prepared for o gradual
change OF tine tauH system in the direction "t
greater liberaity. and they resent. with good
dell OF feeling, the attempted dietaiion OF highly
protected manufacturers and 1gTcuiturist-- The
unsupported strength OF this feeling in some OF
the Western and Northwestern States gives evil
dence Of a new phase of Republican sentiment
with which the party leaders will have to reckon
II they are to avert party dissolution 1t is not
sentiment over which either the administration
or the leaders OF the majority in Congress can
aford TO ride roughshGd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

Il is unfortunate for Mr.. Mckinley that
after all the hard work it has taken to
jam the Porto Bicsn infamy through the
House and Senate. be should now be COM
PEELED to try the House again. The si-ua-
ticn is particularly trying a a time when
the President is perspiring at every pore
in consequence Of The Dewey movement.
The conditions under which he returns
10 the attack upon Congressional con-
sciences are oncrous. Again ne is called
upon TO run counter to his plain duty"
Again he must Withstand the protests Of
an outraged country.
And success is not as well assured In
this round as il was in the others. The
Administration cowardice in lodging the
Porto Rican contract laborer's case has
made an unpleasant impression among
House Republicans. Many Of them natur-
ally ask why. if Mr.. Mckinley. Mr.. Rookie
Teller and Mr. Hanna are 50 sure that the
Constitution does not extend to Porto Rico
and can never reach there without their
consent and action. they turn tail and run
a the first sign OF danger that a judicial
decision OF the matter might be reached
before the Presidential election?
However the power Of the party ma
chine is great and the determination to
get hold OF the trust campaign subserip-
tons is fixed and desperate. There is
apparently no good ground for thinking
that the thirty or forty Republican Con-
gressmen who are known TO respect the
Constitution VIII be better able to hold
out on the impending occasion than they
we're before