davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Urging heir Claim S.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Delegations from Chicago, Cincinnati New York; San Fran cisco and St. Louis arrived here yesterday, bent upon capturing the national Democratic convention. The Chicago and St. Louis dele gations have opened bureaus at Willard's and the Cincinnati and San Francisco con- mittees are at the Riggs house. There is ac- tive canvassmg among the members of the national committee, which is to meet here on Wednesday. Speaker Carlisle, it is under stood, will present the claims of Cincinnati for the convention, while Gen. R. J. Smith. of Chicago, and Mayor Francis, of St. Louis, will act as chief spokesmen for those cities before the national committee. Other dele gations from Saratoga, N. Y., and Cleve land and Toledo, O., are expected here to- day, and there is every prospect of an excit- ing canvass for the coveted prize The Cali fornians are claiming twenty three pledges for San Francisco Twenty-four votes are necessary for choice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

D. legged attempt can be proved and an act com mitted which the code forbids.
 District Attorney Fellows held that the points raised by the counsel on the other side were not applicable to the case. ''When men get together publicly or privately to nomin- ate man for public office," said Col. Fellows, ''they do not commit crime. But if tine can didate makes of himself mere tool or creature to the men that nominated him and places the power and patronage of the office ill their hands, and to bind tae contract also places his resignation in their hands in the event of his not keeping the contract, he con- lnits an act that is a manifest perversion and an obstruction of the law, and it is, there fore, an indictable offense"
 Ex-Judge Davis, wht was last to speak, had not gone far into his al 1gument on behalf of Flynn when the hour for adjournment was reached
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Lawyers Downfall.

NoRRIsTowN, Pa., Feb. 21.-Jacob f. Hunsicker, a member of the Montgomery county bar, was yesterday sentenced to three months imprisonment in the county prison and to pay fine of $500, having been con- victed last December of forging the name ot John J. Carson to a note of $500 Hunsicker and his counsel both appealed to the court for clemency. After sentence had been pro- nounced the board of censors of the bar made application for a rule to have Hunsicker's name stricken from the list of attorneys. The rule was granted. Hunsicker broke down when on his way to prison. The sheriff stopped at the residence of his prisoner and allowed him to say good-by to his family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.

Monmouth, Ills, has a woman who waisA the streets smoking cigar.
 Mrs Mackay will be in Newport next sum- mer, and intends to entertain on an elaborate scale.
 Queen Kapiolani has high opinion of the London police. She says they have more power than the king of Hawaii
 Mrs. Whitney and the Misses West, daugh ters of Minister West, will set the example of daily long walks during the Lenten season in Washington.
 Mrs. Gladstone is looking forward with great pleasure to her golden wedding, which will be celebrated next July. Americans will not forget it.
 Mrs. Hicks-Lord has been making a sensa- ton in Washington with her diamonds. When she wears them in that city she is al- ways attended by a detective.
 Mime. Christine Nilsson Miranda has pas sion for tapestries and fans. Her collection of tapestries is very choice. Her fans are chiefly gifts from eminent persons.
 Miss Helen Taylor, stepdaughter of John Stuart Mill, will arrive in America next month. She is member of the London school board and devoted to the Irish cause.
 Tho Duchess of Hamilton, like Mayor Hewitt of New York, sends butter to the market for sale, but her grace only receives thirty-nine cents pound for 1t, while MT. Hewitt gets SI.
 Mrs Frank R. Stockton does fully half of her husbands work She discusses all his plots, writes at his dictation and frequently adds portions of chapters She is in every seuse bis chum as we'll as heipmate The widow of Nayne Reid, the.novelist, is performing labor of love by writing the life of her husband. Reid was very inter esting man in private life, and Mrs- Rsd has much that is worth bearing to tell about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
National Service Pension Convention.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The executive com mittee of the Rated Service Pension associa- tion has engaged Irving hall for the sessions of the National Service Pension convention, to be held in this city on March l. The service pension headquarters during the convention will be at the Grand Central hotel, where members of the convention and representa- tives of veteran organizations will be enter tained at reduced rates Delegates and others intending to be present at the convention should send their names at once to Col. Charles A. Wells, president of the association, room No. 1OS, Tribune building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
INVESTIGATING THE SUGAR TRUST.
MT. Havemeyer and Lawyer Parsons Tell How Little They Know About 1t.


 NEW YORK, Feb 21.-The committee of seven state senators, appointed to investigate trusts and similar combinations, met yester- day at the court house. Gen. Roger A Pryor and George Bliss appeared as legal ad- visers for the committee. The sugar trust was first taken up. Henry Havemeyer was the first witness called. John E. Parsons, counsel for the trust, interposed with an in- quiry whether witnesses were to testify under compulsion. Senator Arnold said they were, and furthermore, they could not be repre- sented by counsel If they wished to correct their testimony upon consulting counsel after the hearing was finished they could do SO
 Mir. Havemeyer, being examined by Mir. Bliss, testified that he was a member of Havemeyers & Elder, twenty-five years in the sugar trade, and of the De Castro & Donner Sugar company, a comparatively new firm. When the so-called trust was formed, each stockholder surrendered his interest in his own concern to the trust, and received in re- turn stock or certificates in the trust Mir. Have meyer refused to give the names of the con- cerns interested outside of New York. He said the agreement or plan of action was not in writing. Witness, after long sparring, was forced to admit that one refinery in St Louis, two in Louisiana, one in Boston, two in Philadelphia and two in San Francisco had been "induced" to join the pool, which now controls g, 900 barrels lay capacity. The production of sugar since December, when the trust was formed, has decreased about % per cent, and the price has gone up The stock of the combined companies for which certificates have been issued is S45, ,000, ,O00 The board has decided to close more refineries, including those in Boston. The owners of the closed refineries will draw their share of the profits the same as if running Mir. Have meyer refused to produce a copy of any agreement.
 Mir. John E. Parsons was next called He declined to produce the pool agreement, claim ing lawyers privilege.
 The investigation was adjourned until ! to-day, when Mir. Havemeyer and Lawyer Parsons will have another chance to enlghter | he committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

CAMDEN, N. J., Feb. 21.-Police officials of this city entertain no doubt that Miss Mary Peterson, an aged colored lady, has been murdered. The neighbors of the woman re- ported at police headquarters last evening that she was missing, and the door was broken in by the officers, who found her prostrate body lying the floor of her musty room in the midst of a heap of rubbish The neck appeared though the woman had been choked to death. There is no clew to the probable murderers, but suspicion rests on two women, who have served terms in prison for various otfenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
On the Trail of a Murderer.

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-The Mail prints story to the effect that Tascott, the murderer of Amos J. Shell, was seen at Leaf River, a small station on the Milwaukee and St. Paul road, ninety-seven miles from this city, on Saturday afternoon, and was recognized by an old schoolmate. Two Chicago detectives reached Leaf River Sunday night, and they were under instructions to at once secure a conveyance and follow after Tascott without stopping for rest. Telegrams were sent to every station between here and Omaha. Con- sequently the entire country is on the alert and will keep close lookout for the fugitive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
THE MUSICAL PRODIGY.

His Withdrawal from Professional Life
 Leads to Legal Complications.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Henry E. Abbey has obtained an attachment against the property in this state of Casimir Hoffman, father of the boy pianist, Josef Hoffman. It was is sued ill suit by MT. Abbey to recover $57. .- 800 from MT. Hoffman for alleged breach of contract. The alleged breach consists in the notification of MT. Abbey by Mir. Hoffman on Saturday evening that because of Josef's poor health, the contract with MT. Abbey
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Mammoth BOtch.

ALBANY, Feb. 21.-The architects who were appointed to investigate the condition of the capitol building will be ready to report when the legislature meets Monday next A most appalling state of affairs will be shown to exist, and it is asserted by them that the least dangerous portion was the as sembly ceiling From the foundation up the building is complete botch, and all the rules of architecture and strength have been trans gressed The two staircases are both def- cient, and the only clearly good piece of work is the senate chamber. The report is destined to create a veritable sensation, and will be looked for with interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Verdict for the Railroad.

WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-In the United States supreme court, Justice Matthews rem dered a decision in the case involving an ejectment by the city government of Hoboken, N. J., of the Pennzv'gania Railroad company, on the ground Of citizenship or alienage. There were six actions of ejectment and they were consolidated d the lower court, where the verdict was for the defendants The supreme court affirms the decision of the lower court, holding that the grants from the state of New Jersey, under which defendants claim, respectively, arc complete bar to the recovery sought against them in these suits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
OFF FOR FLORIDA.
The Presidential Party Leave Washing ton in a Special Train.

WASHINGTON, Feb 21-The Presidents party left for Florida by special train at noon to-day. The train consisted of a baggage car, and a special coach, elegantly furnished. The party is composed of President and Mrs Cleveland, Secretary and Mrs Whitney, and Col and Mrs La mont. Several members of Congress and their families left on regular train which preceded the Presidents train one hour. Quite crowd gathered at the depot to see the party off. There were hand shakings and best wishes for s pleasant journey and a safe return.
 Great interest is felt all along the line of the road over which the president is to go, and cities and villages through which the train passes are crowded with people anxi ous to catch glimpse of the party. No stops are promised until the train reaches Savannah to o-morrow, when an hours drive through the city is to be made. Jackson sonville will be reached about 1:S0 P. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
TRADE BULLETIN.
Kew York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Kew York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Money closed at al5 Der cent, the highest rate. The lowest rate 2. Exchange steady: posted rates. i.s5t4.s7; actual rates, 4S414@L 4Sils for 60 days and 4s5l4d s6Is for demand. Governments closed steady; cur. rency 6s, 1-0 bid; 4s, coup, 12as4 bid; 41ss do., 1019s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union rsts, 113@ 116; Union land grants, 103G105; Union sinking funds 1Is@.12O; Centrals, 113G1l6.
 The stock market continues excessively dull. This morning only 70,00o shares changed hands. Reading and St. Paul were the most active stocks on the list, fully 54 per cent. of the entire morn ing's trading having been in those stocks. The tone of speculation was weak, and prices in most cases declined fractionally by midday. The decline ranged from B to A per cent. After mid day the market was almost lifeless. Only about one-half of the amount of stock sold in the morn ing hours was disposed of in the three hours from I2 o'clock to the close. There was no feature in connection with the dealings. The decline ranged from 1s to IS per cent The total sales amounted to 113 900 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Stain and Cromwell on Trial.

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 21.-The trial of Stain and Cromwell for the murder of John Wilson Barron. treasurer of ths }'vxI' saavings bank, began yesterday in the supreme judicial court room in this city. Chief Justice .Tokn A. Peters presided. He is the same judge who presided when Jimmy Hope was tried and acquitted for the same oHense. ten years ago. The prisoners pleaded not guilty. After the empanelling of the jury County Attorney Frederick II. Appleton made the opening ar- gulnent for the government. When he had finished tue court adjourned until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

~
 was withdrawn, with the provlso that in case the de murrer is denied the defendant will plead anew. Elk Judge Huntington opened for Flynn with a denial that what the indict- nent charged con stituted a misde- meanOr.
 Counsellor Howe addressed the court in support of the Squire demurrer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
The Canine Exhibition.

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-The twelfth annual dog show, which opened to-day at Madison Square Garden, promises to be the largest ever held in this country. Over 200 entries, in- cluding the most noted dogs in the world, have been recorded. The noted English judges, L. P. c. Astley and w. R. Taunton, will act in that capacity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
w.,e. v;s,ts Frederick William.

SAN RENO, Feb. 21.--A bulletin issued at midnight says that yesterday was the best day the crown prince has passed since the operation was performed. The cough and expectoration have abated, and the patient is in good spirits. The Prince of Wales arrived hera yesterday, apd dined witP the crutso wHin1cS Ha VIII se,naim until WsdzallsN -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Horrible Infanticido.

BOSTON, Feb 21.-The autopsy made yes- terday on the body of the child found on Sunday ill Fisher avenue, Roxbury, reveals that the infant was not strangled, but came to its death from a fracture on the back of the skull Medical Examiner Draper says that the murderer probably grasped the child by the legs and dashed its head upon stone. No clew has thus far been found to the mur-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Arrested for Arson.

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-Emil Klein,- a cigar manufacturer at 12S Cannon street, was arraigned yesterday for arson There was a fire in his apartments Saturday night Klein was well insured, and had judgments pending against him. There were twenty families in the tenement, whose lives were endangered. If Klein is convicted bis punishment will be life impriSonmeut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Rip Fire i'm Erie County.

BUFFALO, Feb 21.-The entire business portion of Holland, Erie county, was des troyed by fire this morning. The fire broke out at 12:30 in Wolfe's harness shop, which was completely destroyed, together with two drug stores and a hardware and dry goods store. The loss is not yet known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
E;cbt;np the Sugar Trust.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-Claus Spreckels said to-day that he would soon leave for the east, and would probably establish one or more sugar refineries in Baltimore and other points. His California refinery, he said, had offers of ample assistance from New York parties in fighting the trust He was con- vinced that the trust was backing up the American refinery in it's fight on him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
An E,,,hezz1er Plea6S CniIt,,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-Joseph J. Knight,
 clerk in the Manufacturers National bank, indicted about two months ago for embedding over $50, 900 of the funds of the bank, and re- leased on $35, 900 bail, was brought into the United States district court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the charge and it was agreed he could have until Tuesday next to settle up some business before receiving sentence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
FLAGS OF THE REBELLION.
THE SECRETARY or WAR REPLIES
 TO THE RESOLUTION.

History of These Souvenirs of the Late
 Civil War-No Confederate Banners
 Have Passed Out of the Custody of
 Secretary Endicott.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.--Secretary Endicott yesterday returned to the house his answer to the Boutelle resolution calling for informa- tion as to whether the flags captured by the Jnitel States have been removed from the place where they are displayed and concealed, and, ii so, by what authority and for what purpose, and further, as to what propositions have been made by government officials for the surrender of these flags, and whether it IS true that portion of them were actually surrendered to persons having no right to their possession. As preliminary the secre- tary gives brif history of the flags. Of the whole number captured and deposited with the department 236 were United States flags originally captured by Confederates and re- captured from them, and 544 were Confeder- ate flags taken by the United States troops, making a total of 7SO in the custody of the department When received they were de- posted ill vacant attic room of building in Seventeenth street, occupied by the clerks of the adjutant generals In 1867 the super intendent of the buildings, without in struction, so far can be ascertained, had them removed to his office, where a few were placed upon the walls and the remain der upon shelves or in pigeon holes At this time an inventory of these flags was entered in book in which was also entered des- 'ription and brief history of the capture of
 hose that could be identified as belonging to particular organizations. They remained lere until the latter part of 1874. The report states that while some of the Confederate flags have since been given to the companies or regiments capturing them, none have passed out of the custody of the department that were in such custody when Secretary Endicott assumed charge of the department The order to return the flags and the order revoking it are given, and the statement is made that no flags were actually returned under the first order. As to the law requir- ing the public exhibition of captured flags and trophies, it is assumed that a construc- hon put upon it by former secretaries of the army and navy that the law applied to trophies taken from foreign enemy, and i not to those taken during domestic hostilities. Consideration of the report was deferred until after it is printed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Thinks 1t Was 8 Canard.

ORANGE, N. J., Feb 2L-James D. Mori- arty, of this city, who was reported to have been mixed up in a mysterious midnight shooting affair at Willard's hotel in Washing ington, denies that any such thing occurred there so far he knows. He says he cannot account for the report, and thinks it was canard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

CINCINNATI, Feb. 21.-The district attorney in the United States court yesterday moved a nolle of the indictment against J. W. Will shire, charged with violation of the United States banking law in connection with B. L. Harper, of the Fidelity National bank, on the ground of inability to prove the charge. The court allowed the motion, and Mr. Wiltshire and his bomismen are released. Judge Sage said similar action should be taken with the lpdttwent sfjaipst Ni1 Vd8s Hamsk s1Id lAij win ba 6um t0h,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Embezzler Reese Sentenced.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-Renry R. Reese. the embedding cashier of the Continental ho- tel, was brought into court for trial yester- day. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two years and three months in the Eastern Denitantiary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Self Confessed Incendiary,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 21.-John McLaugh-
 lin, charged with arson ill setting fire to his
 dwelling and grocery store in Germantown recently, with intent to defraud insurance
 companies, pleaded guilty yesterday, and was
 sentenced to four years and six months in the 1 Eastern nenitentiarY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
New York's War Claim.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-A bill was intro duced in the senate yesterday by both of the New York senators providing for the pay ment of g. GOO, 900 to the state of New York, for principal and interest paid by that state ill aid of the suppression of the rebellion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

ute we have no right to in di c t them. There may have been a con- saut, but no con spiracy. Political agreements are not against the law"
 Ex-Judge Davis read the provisions of the code relating to conspiracy, and contended tn a t there can be no
 1 II
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Threatened with Blindness.

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-The Commercial Ad- vertiser says: The friends of MI. Joseph Pulitzer, of The World, will learn with regret that he is threatened with total blindness The malady is a failure of the nervous organi- zation of the ocular system. He is under treatment at Santa Barbara, Cal, but has not improved. His physicians now advise 2 sea yoyaee, and prolonged tskSs1 eA6 yobs but fd abt kAttautsa ! HV&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Learned Professor Insaue.

MONTREAL, Feb. 21.-Professor Swift, pro- lessor of languages in Plateau academy here, was committed yesterday to the Longue Pointe asylum for the insane. Frof,ssor Swift is master of twelve languages, and is said to be the finest Shakespearian scholar in Canada
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Inauguration Day, March i.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2l.-The house has re- fused, by vote of 129 to 13s mot the neces- sary two-thirds in the affirmativel, to pass the Hoar joint resolution changing the date of Inauguration day, and extending until April 30, 1889, the term of the Fiftieth con-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21

Neal Dow for Mayor of Portland. PORTLAND Me-. Feb. 21.-The Democratic mayoralty convention last night nominated Neal Dow for mayor. Mir. Dow is also the Prohibition candidate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Weather Indications,

For Wednesday, in New Jersey. eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania and in New England, colder, fair weather, and fresh to brisk northwesterly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
Poisoned by Wolf Bait,

PEsTH, Feb. 21.-A family of nine persons at Bakouguana have been poisoned by eating portions of poisoned sheep, which had been placed by the burgomaster of the village as bait for wolves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
FAVORING PROTECTION.
Vote in the National Senate on a Small
 Tariff Issue.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-On an amendment to the district railroad bill the tariff question came up indirectly and was voted upon. The amendment required the rails to be of Ameri- manufacture, requirement which MT. Edmunds, for the purpose of having a record, demanded the yeas and nays. The amend ment was agreed to, 25 to F. The vote was IS follows:
 Yeas-Messrs. Blair, Bowen, Brown, Chase, Chandler, Davis, Dawes, Edmunds, Farwell, Frye, German, Hiscock Hoar, Manderson, Mitchell, Merrill, Paddock, Palmer, Platt, Plumb, Riddleberger Spooner, Stanford, Stewart and Stockbridge-25.
 Nays-Messrs Bate, Blackburn, Call, Coke, Daniel, Eustis, George, Gibson, Hampton, Harris, Hearst, Pugh, Reagan, Vance, Vest, Walthan and Wilson, of Maryland-17.
 Among the pair, announced were the fol- lowing: Cullom with Gray, Evarts with Mor- gan and Hale with Beck. The bill (which was about half completed was laid aside informally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-21
A Receiver Appointed.
j<4l

WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The comptroller of the currency has appointed Judge S. Edwin Day, of Moravia, N. Y., as receiver of the First National bank of Albany.