davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Sunday Rest for Railroaders.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 1.-The Pennsylvania railroad has inaugurated a reform in the run. ming of Sunday freight trains. At 10 o'clock Saturday night all freight trains on the Pennsylvania railroad, except stock and those bearing perishable freight, were stopped, in order to allow the employees the privilege oi enjoying a rest on Sunday. The same sys tenn will be inaugurated on all of tho Pennsyl vania companys lines west of Pittsburg. Ths order will allow almost 5000 men on tho Pennsylvania road alone to enjoy the Sabbath at their homes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Half a Century of Lunacy.

STAUNToN, Va, Feb. 11.-Mrs. Catherine Smith, whose death is reported at the West ern Lunatic asylum, was admitted into that institution July 9, 1928, just after it was opened, she being the third patient received. John Quincy Adams was president During her stay within the bounds of the asylum, there have been seventeen presidents of the United States, fifteen of whom are dead. Though living in the midst of scenes of the late war, she never knew that it was raging. She was 9l years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
A Lean for Life.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 11.-Yesterday afternoon as an Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line train was about half way across the trestle, near Cliffords Station, Md, man, woman and boy were seen walking across the bridge The man grabbed the woman .and child and jumped off, leaping distance of thirty feet into the mud and water below. The train stopped and took them aboard It was found that the man was seriously hurt in the back and neck, but the woman and child were un harmed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
White Cans Obieet tn Crueltv.

WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Feb. LA short time ago Mrs Guthrie, of this city, killed cat in a most cruel manner. She tied the cat in 6 bag, put it into large kettle and poured 8 bucket Of scalding water over it. On Satur. day Mrs. Guthrie received a notice, signed by White Caps, to the effect that she will be iashed and otherwise punished. She has ap pealed to the mayor for protection
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
TWO APPROPRIATIONS.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,S IN 1s41.
 AND HIS GRANDsON's IN 1889.
Admiral Porter, of the United States Nayy
 Is the Only Man Living Who Attended the Inauguration Ball of Harrison I. Preparing for the Coming Inauguration.
Special Correspondence.l

Preparing for the Coming Inauguration.
 Special Correspondence.l
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-.In a shop win dow on Pennsylvania avenue is displayed an old piece of paper which attracts the attention of many passers-by It is one of the invitations to the inauguration ball of Harrison the First. forty eight years ago. On that invitation are the names of 100
 managers, comprising members of con- gross, officers of the army and navy and marine corps, and distinguished citizens. 1t Is singular fact that of the 100 men named in the list but one is now living. This sole survivor of so large company appeared modestly in the roster of navy representatives as "Lieut. D. Porter" now the admiral of the navy Admiral Porter is still in Washington, and at the age of 76, and after sixty years of active service in the United States navy. A strong and active man, without gray hair in his old head, no signs of bald ness, and arms and limbs so supple and muscular that, in his own language, there's no man could down him." I found Admiral Porter in his office on H street, surrounded by huge naval library, models of ships, and some of the trophies of his glorious career.
 x*<
 "1t is true," said he, ''I was one of the floor managers at Gen. Harrison's ball, and guess I'm the only one of them liv- ing. It seems queer to mo that I don't feel old, for of all the officers of the navy when entered the service in 1929, not one is living. Of all the officers of the Mexican navy, in which I served as a midshipman before 1929, not ono is iv- ing. I've outlived them all, and expect to live for many years more I remem- Der Gen. Harrison's ball very well. It was held ill Carusi's saloon-not drink ing place, mind you, but a big dancing hall in which all the swell social events of that period were held. Thero were several balls in honor of the inaugura- tlon-pcople danced in those days for the love of it-but this was the official ball, Gen. Harrison, however, attended them all, but danced at none. He simply came ill with his suite and promenaded around the hall two or three times while the band played The ConAering Hero and the gay party cheered the old man to it's hearts content
 "At this ball in Carusi's a little incl dent occurred which I never saw in print continued the admiral. ''There was young lady there, sweet girl of about 16, daughter of one of the gen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
New York and New Havan

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 1.-The directors o1 the New York, New Haven end Hartford railway at their regular monthly meeting de. cided to authorize President Clark to make arrangements for the construction of a new fire proof transfer boat to replace the Mary. land recently destroyed by fire. The director also authorized the survey of a connectina link between the Northampton division al Pennington and the New Britain branch oj the Hartford division This link will b. about seven miles long,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
For the Purity of theAPench.

DOVER, Del, Feb. H. - Representative sackett introduced 0 bill in the house of dele. gates which is intended to extelmnate peach ye'lows. ltapplies to that part of the state lying south of line drawn through the lower part Of Kent county It provides that the owner Of any orchard neglecting to remove any diseased tree after being notified shall be fined S5o, and any person selling or shipping fruit of such diseased trees shall be fined $25. Examining commissioners are to be provided at the ststss expensa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
A Dastarslly Atte,npt.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Fire occurred at 3 o'clock a. m. in the basement of the large tenement, Hester street, occupied by twenty families. The fire was quickly discovered by Q belated lodger and extinguished. It was found that an attempt had been made to burn and blow up the building. Bundles of rags soaked with oil, fuses apd packages of pow der were arranged for the purpose. The po- lice arb Investigating the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Interesting Burclars.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Feb. 1.-Two pretty and well educated young women, Rosa Short and Arizona Williams, broke the plate glass window in Lueddis shoe store here and stole a dozen pairs of shoes. They were arrested and said they committed the burglary because they had such hard time getting along in the world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Fighting the Faith Curists.

BOSTON, Feb. 11.-A war of doctors is going on in Massachusetts between the regular licensed physicians on one side and headers of all other schools on the other. The attack is directed especially against the Christian Scientists, or faith cure people The latter have employed lawyers and propose, if a law is passed against them, to test in the United States supreme court the right of the state to prevent them from curing people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
A Danburv Gambler stabbed.

DANBURY, Conn.,, Feb. I.-Simon Dillon, aged 23, a local gambler, was stabbed by some unknown person and died within five min. utes. The murder was the outcome of an al creation over a game of cards in Mike Brau nies' saloon. Charles Crosby, another gambler, is suspected. James c. Chambers was held ss a witness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
An Echo of the Strike.

NEW YORK, Feb. u.-A mob obstructed the Tenth Avenue street railroad late yester- day afternoon and a squad of police was dis patched to the scene in 8 car, The rioten tried to oyerturn the car and were well clubbed for their pains Quiet was speedily restored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11

There are eighteen Methodist bishops, whose names and ages are as follows: Bowman, 71 years old; Foster, 69; Mer- Till, GA; Andrews, GA; Warren, 57; Foss, 64; Hurst, 64; Ninde, 67; Walden, 57; Mallalieu, 60; Fowler, 51; Vincent, 67; Fitzgerald, 50; Joyce, 62; Newman, 62; Goodsell, AS; Taylor, 68; Thobufn, 62. Their average age is tS years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Couutorfeiter Caught,

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 1l.-Antonio Pasquareli, an Italian, doing business on Grand avenue, was arrested yesterday for circulating coun- terfeit silver dollars. It is supposed that he is an agent for some New York crooka
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Big Blaze in Oil.

BAYoNNE, N. J., Feb 1.-The barrel stor- age warehouse of the Standard Oil Company's s works was burned last night, together with the cooperage, glue shops and quantity of oil. The damage is estimated at sl5O. GOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Miners Return to Work.

Mir. CARMEL, Pa, Feb. 11.-Local operators report an improvement in the anthracite coal trade, and :, 900 men resumed work this morn ing in this district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Arrival of the Haytian Republic.

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-The steamer Haytian Republic, wAose seizure occasioned the troubl. with Hayti, arrived hsra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11
Weather Indications.

For Tuesday, warmer: fair to partly cloudy southerly winds, followed by rain or SHOW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-11

"At this ball in Carusis little incl dent occurred which I never saw in print continued the admiral. "There was young lady there, 8 sweet girl of about 16, daughter of one of the gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Circuit Court Jurors.

The following have been drawn to serve as
jurors for the May term Of the Circuit Court
which will be convened on the 18th inst: Alex.
ander Brooks, 19031z street northwest: Nor.
man L. Fowler, 9l6 G. street southeast; Chas E.
Hodgkin. 1881 Sth street northwest; G. G.
Buckley, S05 18th street northwest; James f.
Barbour, l4th and Il street northwest; George
B. Wilson, 452 street northwest; Fred Will
berger, Terra Gotta; W. G.. Douglas, 42815 II
street northwest; Il. Monroe Elliott, 2027 7
street northwest; ". t. Harris, 1924 street
northwest; W. Ballantyne. jr., 1923 Vermont
avenue northwest; John Ready, 701 n. Capitol
street; Thomas Francis, jr., 1922 Massachusetts
avenue northwest; W. Mex. Osborne, 1926 o
street northwest; Michael Kinslow, $40 22d
street northwest; Ferdinand Huhn, 900 II street
northeast; II. d. Barr, iii Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest; Chas. d. Campbell, PIG 4th
street northeast Maurice Murphy. lis street
northwest; W. G. Humphrey, 1880 street
northeast; ". d. Serrin. 800 22d street north
west; Henry King, jr., Sl4 It'll street north
west; E.. P. Snyder, Safe Deposit building; Jere
h. knight, 1l07 5th street southeast; Thos. A.
Ellis, 518 9th street southeast; and James l..
Ward, 1912 9Th street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
The Late John F. Reilly. Sr,

The flags of the Washington steamers have
been at half mast for the past two days out OF
respect to the memory of the late John F.
Reilly, ST., chief engineer of the steamer Elk.
celsior, who died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Reilly was in the service of the Potomac
steamboat company for a period covering
nearly forty years and was in charge of the
steamers Mount Vernon, Powhatan, Chesa-
peake, Sidney and the Baltimore, on the Poto-
mac and Acquia Creek line, in connection with
the X. +. and z. r. X. This was back in the
tifties. At the breaking out of the war, Mr.
Reilly entered the service of the United States
government as engineer and was on the man.
of-war Wissahickon, Capt. Lee Davis, about
eighteen months. and was afterward chief engi-
neer of the Potomac and participated in several
engagements with the South Atlantic squadron
around MOBILE, Savannah and the Florida
coast. After the war he returned to the ser.
vice Of the Potomac steamboat company and
had charge as chief engineer Of the Keyport
Georgeanna, Vanderbilt and Ironsides. The
last named steamer was wrecked off Hog Island
outside of Cape Charles, whilst returning from
Cape May, September, 1867. Mr.. Reilly was in
charge OF the engines and displayed great cool
ness on this occasion. Until the withdrawal OF
the steamer Georgeanna, of the Choptank line
from Baltimore to the eastern shore OF Mary
land, Mr.. Reilly was engineer III charge of the
line. He has been in charge OF the steamer
Excelsior for the past five years. Mr.. Reilly
was one of the old residents of South Washing
ton and was well and favorably known. He
was a member of the board of examiners OF
engineers OF the District. He leaves a widow
three sons, John F. Reilly, OF 9TH street south
west; Edward Reilly, engineer pension office
Wash Reilly, of New York city, and three
daughters. The funeral will take place from
his late residence, Sl2 F street southwest, Oh
Saturday morning at $50; services at st. Domi-
church at 10 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Testifies In His Own BehaIf.

Jackson, MICH, May 2.-Irving La.imer took
the stand yesterday in his own behalf. Stand
Ing accused OF matrlcide, he was calm and self
possessed. The facts Of his returning to Jack
son and getting back to Detroit were not denied.
but he swore tina; he came back here to get an
American Express money order, with which he
INTENDED the following morning to pay a debt
in Detroit. He visited disreputable house
while in Detroit, and one OF the inmates was
placed on the stand. She fully corroborated
latlmers statements. The blood on his socks
came from his bleeding feet; that on his
Clothes from his thumb. which he hurt while
shutting his gripsack. He will be submitted to
q crOss-eXaminatlOnt today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
THE GRAND ARMY BADGE.
10 Citizen Can Wear Ii, Much Less One
Who Fought Against the Union.

NEW YORK, May AIT a reunion of the
Grand Army veterans, at which Commander
in-Chief Warner was the chief guest, last night,
Col Quick, Of the reception committee, read
an article from q morning paper which stated
that Col. Drake, Of brakes Zouaves, Elizabeth,
met Gov. Gordon. of Georgia, and pinned his
badge on the governors breast. Kisses and
groans were heard on al sides. Commander
Burrows. Of New Jersey, sprsng to his feet and
said that he would have the matter investigated
and il be found that the article was true Col.
Drake should be court martialed and expelled
from the Grand Army.
Col Quick then addressed the meeting and
said: mo citizen, however loyal he may have
been, can in honor wear that badge, much less
one who fought against Us. Any man who for
the sake Of notOriety and mock sentimentality
would pin Grand Army badge on a man who
fought against the Union is unworthy to be a
member Of the order, and does not know its
first principles"
This episode somewhat marred the pleasure
OF the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
A Broken Up Boomer,

GuTHERIE, l. T., May Am old farmer
named j. N. Farmhouse has arrived here from
Uncle Johns creek, 10 miles south Of King
Fishers, suffering from three broken ribs and
badly burned about the face and arms. Barn.
house had located on a valuable farm in a fer
tile valley. Cow boys attempted to drive him
out, but after desperate fight were driven
away. They then set fire to the prairie grass
in the vicinity of Barnhouse's claim and
effected the destruction of the Boomers"
property. In endeavoring to stop a runaway
team Farmhouse was thrown across ditch and
sustained internal injuries, from which it is
feared he will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Found Guilty of Murder,

CIScISSATI, May "A special from Eaton,
Ohio, says: The case of the state Of Ohio against
Elmer L. Sharkey, aged twenty-five years, in
dicted for murder in the first degree for the
killing OF his mother, Caroline Sharkey, on
January ii last. was concluded last night by
the jury returning verdict of murder in the
FIRST degree. The defense was made on the
ground Of insanity. The trial from the begin
ming to the end attracted the most in
tense interest and the public mind was set and
pronounced as to his sanity. He made a con-
fesslOn the day OF the funeral. and admitted
the killing. The verdict was received by him
without any demonstration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
A Great Standard OH Deal.

CHICAGO, May "A Tribune special from
FindlAy, Ohio, says: The Standard Oil company
has Just made a deal that has scared Findlay peo-
pie as badly as a cyclone. The great monopoly
bought the monster Mellott gas we'll. which is
almost within the city limits, and is considered
the biggest gas well IN Ohio. il not in the
world The FIndlay gas trustees and the gas
board OF Toledo were negotiating for its pur-
chase The standard paid $3.50 cash for the
well and IS per acre per annum for $50 acres OF
gas territory surrounding the well. This gives
the Standard a hold on the Findlay gas field.
for which II has long been scheming. and it Is
feared this territory will soon be OF the mercy
70 the giant octopus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
A Big Flour JIill Burned,

LACROSSE, WIS, May 2.-The William List
man -four conpany's mill was burned last
night. The loss on the mill and contents il
$4,000. The FIRE originated on the upper
floor among the purifiers. The lumber district
also caught fire from iiving sparks, and so. OOO
worth OF lumber belonging TO John Paul was
destroyed. The FIRE was thought to be under
control at midnight. Intense excitement pre-
vailed, as the large new saw-mills OF John Paul
and G. l. Coleman. with their immense lumber
stocks, are directly IN the track OF the IRE.
The lumber island continued burning ali night,
but further loss viii no; occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
VIII Not Accept the Reduction.

sTREAroR, IL, May AIT q convention of
the miners Of the northern district Of Illinois.
held here yesterday, a resolution was unani-
mously adopted refusing to accept 9 reduction
Of ten cents per ton for mining the coming
year, a. offered by the operators. Delegates
were present from every mining point in the
district resolution was also adopted direct
ing the district officers to call national meet
ing Of al the miners in the bituminous coal
hslds, and As far as the competition reaches.
and that there be no work in these districts
until such convention is called. Machine men
and day laborers who are producing coal vii.
also go out pending the settlement Of the difi-
c0l.ies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02

e. A wealthy London merchant gives the
secret Of his business success as follows: Il
always feel happy when am advertising, for
then know that, waking or sleeping, have a
strong though silent orator working for me;
one who never tires, never makes mistakes, and
who is certain to enter the households from
which, if at all, my trade must come" To
secure the services Of such an agent rs this
shrewd merchant referred to, advertise in THE
EVENING STAR. 1t is read by everybody IN
Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Cherokee Strin Setfers 10 he Eiected

CHICAGO. May "A special dispatch from
Fort Reno, l. T., says that Capt. Hall and COM
pany Of cavalry left KinShsher yesterday to
eject settlers from the Cherokee strip. and a
company also LETT Guthrie for the same pur-
pose. Several hundred settlers are nov on tie
strip. They are determined men who have
stAked everything on the Oklahoma opening
aud, falling 10 set tneir claims, have gone to
the strip. 30 organized resistance to the mill
tary Is expected, but cases Of individual resist
anee and = large amount of hardship and suffer-
ing are certain to eI-ue-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
The Revolver Was Loaded.

PEORIA, Ill, May Miss Jennie Benning
was fatally shot yesterday. She was in the
Office OF NH- Scott, real estate agent. The
young lady picked up a revolver which was
supposed 70 have only empty shells, turned it
toward herself with the remark Il wonder if |
can xiii myself" There happened to be one
loaded she'll III the revolver, and this exploded
the bullet entering her head. Mss Bsnninz
was eighteen years OF age, and she was engaged
To Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
A Bold JeyyeIry Robbery.

BosToN, May 1.-Two men entered ". B.
Morses jewelry store, 26s fremont street, last
night, and, being shown some diamonds pins,
one of the men grabbed pin worth $3.50 and
fled The proprietor ran after him, and the
other man secured $500 worth of jewelry and
left. Both are still at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
A Wife Granted a Divorce.

In the Equity Court, Judge Cox, to-day, a
decree was made divorcing Mary V. westbrook
from John II. Westbrook, giving the complain
ant the custody of the children. The bill filed
by Mr.. S. A. Cox set forth the marriage
January II, 1880, ct the Point OF Rocks, and
charges that after she had lived two years he
abandoned her, but returned in April, 1885,
and in June following drove her of his boat,
and then took one Ann Pennell on the boat,
and lived with her as his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
The bantam Championshin Settled.

NEW YORK, May billy Murray and Jack
Lyman, two bantams, fought for the champion
ship Of the world at ITO pounds this morning at
point on the Long Island sound a short dis
lance from New York. The winner was to re-
ceive purse OF $3.50 and the stakes, 500 a side
Lyman was knocked out in the thirty-nirth
rounG. both his eyes having been closed The
night lasted two hours anu half. Murray was
awarded first knOckdown and first blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Mrs. Harrison Entertained:

NEW YORK, May Mrs. President Harrison
was entertained at dinner at the home of Whit
law Reid last night. To-day she will visit at
Mr.. stephen b. Elkins' house, and at night dine
at Elliott +. Shepards. Tomorrow night she
will attend reception at the house of Mrs.
Nannoster, in Brooklyn, and she Will return to
Washington on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Minister Eander Still III.

CHICAGO, May Al. E. Eander, the newly
appointed minister resident and consul-gene-
raj to Denmark, is still dangerously i'll from
the effects of hemorrhage of the lungs. His
physicians say that he Will probably recover,
but will be unable TO travel for some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
APeculiar Heavenlv Phennmennn

sIoux FALLS, OAK, May "A peculiar
heavenly phenomenon was seen here last even
ing. The sky was perfectly clear, except for a
long. black cloud in the western horizon from
which protruded immense pillars of fire.
They were OF bright red color. The pillars
remained for about twenty minutes and dis
Appeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-02
Gounod. the Composer, to Come Here

Gounod. the Composer, to Come Here.
ST. LOUIS, May 2.-Arrangements have been
made by Benjamin F. Marx, Of this city, and
MIR. Louis Eathal, Of New York, for a series of
seventy-five concerts to be given in the leading
cities of America by Gounod. The great COM
poser has agreed to lead an orchestra of eighty
and produce a number Of his oratorios which
Lave never been heard in this country.