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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
The Man With a Thumb.
BY w. @. HUDSON.
Barclay North.)

"There was stain on the birth of that
son of the elder Dorison."
Even then it should have appeared
more as a misfortune than a crime of the
parents"
"True, so far as he might have looked
upon such son in the abstract, but as
a person whom he had received as an
equal into his house, was entertaining as
guest at his own board, and bringing
him into association with his daughters,
there was a great difference to man of
his views of life and of his station. He
would naturally draw line on man
of such birth at his own door, commits
Grating the man for the necessity at the
same time"
True. You are right" replied Dori-
son thoughtfully.
II think you ought to appear before
the elder Eustace now in your own per-
son."
Dorison was startled at the idea, and
shrank from it.
"Are you so certain of your case
them" he asked.
II am absolutely certain. 1t is now a
mere matter of time to prove it in all its
details"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
A Barbed Wire Trust.

NEW YORK, Nov. GA suit insti-
tuted against the Elmer Manufact uring
Company of NewbuFgh, N. Y, by the
Columbia Patent Company Of this ci ty,
out the first auth entic announcement of
"barbed wire trust" composed Of the
leading barbed wire manufacturers of
the country, incl uding the Washburn-
Moen Company of Worcester, Mass,
and the divers of Pennsylvania. The
Columbia Company claim to own prac-
tically all patents covering the manu-
facture of barbed wire and machinery
used in manufacturing it. and have in
stituted suits against small concerns in
all parts of the country for infringe
ment thereon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23

In q moment more they 1Dere snapped
upon the struggling mans artists.
The doctor staggered back as white as
the wall against which he fell.
Dorison and the officer sprang to their
feet, astounded and horror stricken. For
brief moment Dorison entertained the
idea that Cathcart had taken leave of his
senses.
But what thoughts either might have
had were diverted by the mad rush the
doctor made at Cathcart-
The officer and Dorison, despite his in
jured arm, leaped to the assistance of the
old man.
Had Cathcart anticipated the attack?
He was not, at all events, taken una
ware, for stepping lightly aside he caught
the doctor by the throat, and would
have himself incapacitated the Infatuated
man without the assistance promptly
given him.
"You will not do another" he said
fiercely to the prisoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23


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ClothAhg' HATS &c.
Waterbury One Price Co,
D. Hawley,
Cooperative Tailoring Co,
~ b: Munlngs,
N. halser 20.
Pon;on,i1, SadaS, ~.
Job1 Samrow
M. Wersba.
Epson, Singleton & Co,
E. G. Kilduff & Co.
Dru Goods un,, p
oos' 4"i'iiA0S' h'o'
=: i. turner,
MUST q recK'
d. a e. Habo,
C C Bros
M. A. FITZPATRICK.
M. Friesleben.
Boots and Shoes.
Damon & Shippy.
W.. Douglas.
Furniture. Etc.
Waterbury Furniture Co.
r M Rurra11
Elkina B. Waka
c.ooa,.,o, rs
uoerie' Noe"' A'o'
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If Pha1an
Rutter. Eoss Cbaese.
Roston Rntter Honse
me-. ond Nas,o,n
Do,-1D ~, a.aua
lanes + Roee
Up. Nugent.
G. Kilbride & Co.
p Rosaidv
CITY Drug store.
ne.+,strv
DR. Ryder,
New York Dental Parlers.
Watches and. Jewelrv.
Lake Stroba1 B. Co.
r q Chatfsld
T'rs-
m Wilson
F. B. Field,
Ke11v tho Rok SakerS's
Trott' Lawton & CO.
Brennan, the Baker.
O'Brien Brothers.
Penmanship.
PE Ho1lx
rarndr,.s
ER Davis q ~
VII %, po,+,
W@
L. =. Haase,
Valentlne bfos'
A. r. Taylor q &C.
Pianos, Musical Merchandise.
briggs q smith Co,
Shonlnger q 20.
LOWS BROS.
Dye House.
ID. IA. Kelly,
Insurance, Etc.
F. A. Granniss,
Railroads.
Nv NH All
N. N, E.
M w. & G. R.
Amusemsnts.
Jaan :1acones.
uDdarta1iouR
John Moriarty.
T M Burial & Co.
w. F. York.
Mrs W. +. Dlllon.f
Physicians and Surgeons.
DR. G. w. S. Frost,
DR. Gill,
Real Estate.
y. T. atoInoy,
Tov danntv sheriff
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
WatGrburyFirGAlarn

LOCATION OF BOXES.
4-Corner Willow and WessMain streets.
6-Exchange Place.
12-Rogers & Bro.
14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
15-Corner Cherry and East Main.
21-Horse car railroad stables (private.)
23-Iron bridge, West Main.
24-Waterbury Brass Co (private.)
25-Corner johnson and WatervillA.
26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
North Elm.
Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private
N32-Corner Washington and South Main.
Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
Waterbury Watch Co (private.N
38-Corner of Grand and South Main.'
42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
43-Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.)
45-Corner Clay and Mill.
46-No Hose house, Baldwin street.
47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley.
312-Corner Meadow and Bank.
314-Corner Meadow and Cedar.
321-Plume & Atwood Co (private.)
323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.)
324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn.
313-Randolph & Cloves.
SltNALS.
One stroke 10 M.
One stroke calls. the superintendentsSo Got
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Two single strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as recall.
Ten strokes quick will indicate a gen.
eral alarm.
Fifteen strokes Quick and repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS.
Be particular and remain at the box and
direct the fremen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the frebell OF
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has alreadyIbeen given.
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire depart
ment, who will release the key, or, if cir
cumstances will not permit remaining, then
the proper officer will return the key to
the holder as soon'as convenient.
Always give the alarm from the box
nearest to the fire.
Be sure and close the door before leav.
ing. the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Por New Eng
land: Warmer; threate min g weather and rain
increasing southeriy winds: threatening
weather and rain tomorrow. probably turn
ing into snow in northwest New England.
For Eastern New York. Eastern Pennsyh
vania, New Jersey and Delaware: Increas
ing southerly winds and slightly warmer
threa 5ening weather and rain, probably heavy,
rain tomorrow.
For Western New York and Western Penn
sylvania: Threatening weather ana rain
likely heavy; southerly, shifting to colder
northwesterly winds; col Ter. with local snoVS
tomorrow. 80
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
NEWS OE The DAY.

Edward R Wright, general agent In
Brooklyn of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society of New York, comm tilted
suicide last night.
Hon. John Nix, N. p, addressed the
Boston Central Branch of the Irish Fed
Grafton last night on the condition of
affairs in Ireland.
Olivet Presbyterian Church Philadel.
phia, was damaged to the extern t OF
s., 900 yesterday by fire, which origin
ated in defective heater.
The Rev Thomas Hill, D. D. LII D. I;
ex-president of Harvard College, who
died at Waltham, Mass, was born in
New Brunswick. N. ].
Fully 20, 900 people witnessed the Yale
football eleven defeat Harvard by a
score of 10 to 0, in an exciting contest
at Springfield, Mass, Saturday.
Governor Hill of New York has Sc
cured quarters at the Arlington Hotel
Washington, which he will occupy when
he assumes the duties of a United States
Senator.
The great horse show at New York,
which attracted society so largely to the
| big Madison Square Garden, came to az
end Saturday night. The attendance
| for the week was over 100, 600.
The Victoria Hotel at Saratoga N.
| Y, over which there has been considera-
BILE litigation, was bought Saturday by
Edward ]. McCarty, of Brooklyn. The
price paid was $5, 900, subject to mort
cages aggregating fully $50, 600.
| William Blash, colored, was hanged
in the presence of 5000 persons a
Mount Vernon, Ga, yesterday, fol
killing white man, R. 7. Bone, OF
| Oct. 25. Blash confessed his guilt on
the gallows.
The Supreme Court of Washington
has affirmed the decision of the lower
court in the case of Charles K. Ham
mond, of Cleveland Street. London,
notoriety, who was convicted of larceny
at Seattle.
The Rev. Ezra Marsh Boring, Will
temporarily insane hanged himself a
the home of his son. Charles O. Boring
in Evanston, Ill. He was To years old
and superannuated minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The arrest of DR.. w. H. Pulford,
homeopathic physician of Ansonia
Conn, on a charge of malpractice OF
Lucia Wood, young colored girl, ha
caused a sensation there. DR.. Pulfort
is one of the most prominent physicians
| in the place.
Seven men were buried alive Saturd a!
| in a water main trench In Brooklyn b.
the bank caving in. The water mai
| was broken and the rushing water;
| washed an additional amount of dir
upon the unfortunate men. Three wer
rescu ed alive; the Others were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
Actor FIorence's Funeral.

New NEW, Nov. 23.-The funeral of
William ]. Florence was held from St.
Agnes Church at 10 O'Clock this morn
lug. The following were the pail bear
ers: Edwin Booth, John G. Hecksher,
William N. Vitas, A. NJ. Palmer, Clay
ton McMichael, G. J. Fearing and John
Russell Young The burial was in the
Florence plot in Greenwood. sa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
PENN ANSHIP.
Prof HOlleV

Teaches every pupil to write ane rapid
business hand in q course of 10 private
lessons and NO FAILURES.
All kin q of pen work executed in the
highest degree of the art 167 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-23
THREE ALLIANCE LOBBYISTS.
They VIII Each Get $4,000 Per Year for
Work at Washington.

They VIII Each Got S@,UUO Per Year Tor
Work at Washington.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 23.-The
Supreme Council of the Farmers AL
lance, which adjourned at midnight
Saturday night, determined to esta blish
al legislative or lobbying council Of
three at Washington, each member to
draw salary of 81, 600 per year.
The most important action was a reso-
luton pledging the Alliance to stand by
the decision of the February conference
of the Federated Union. AS the confer
ence will declare for Independent politi-
cal action this resolution practically
pledges the support of the Alliance to
the Peoples Party. Thirty delegates to
this conference were elected, but til ey
only have 26 votes. The third party peo-
pie have big majority in the delega-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
simmered Down to a Legal Question.

ROME, May 1.-THE Marquis di Ru-
dni, in the Chamber OF Deputies to-day,
discussing the New Orleans affair, said
it was simply legal question. The de-
parture Of Baron Fava from Washing
ton, he continued, had been ordered as
a protest against the action Of the
United States in rejecting responsibility
for the affair. European sympathy, the
Premier added, was for Italy, and ne
hoped for friendly solution OF the
questions involved.
After several questions, Premier di
Rudini rose and said ii was undesirable
that the foreign policy of a great cOun-
try should be discussed often. Exag
gerated Importance ought not TO be
given to the New Orleans affair, nor a
question essentially judicial controyert-
ed into one of national dignity. The
recall OF Baron Fava was a
protest against the conduct Of
the United States government
in declaring itself irresponsible in the
matter. He said: II am certain
Europe approves our action. Our Con-
sui at New Orleans has been recalled
partly because we fear that he has
caused the publication of inopportune
statements"
Judicial proceedings had been COM
menced against the lyDchers. bat he
could not say how far they were serious.
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BOTH SIDES DISCREDITED.
No Sensational Developments in the Itata
and italian Cases.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-There was no
news of the Itata or the Charleston this
morning at the Navy Department.
No credence was given to the report
that the Charleston had sunk the Itata.
1t was said the news OF such an event
could be received through the arrival OF
the Charleston at some port connected
with the telegraph lines, which has not
so far occurred. In the second place,
nobody supposed that the Itata would
resist the Charleston, for she is totally
unprepafed: todo so and even if she at
tempted it the Charleston could readily
subdue her without resorting to the ex-
treme measure of ''blowing her out of
the water" as it is rumored she has
done.
1t is said at the State Department
that there has been no suggestion or
arbitration of the difficulties between
Italy and the United States growing
out of the New Orleans tragedy, as re-
ported in special dispatch from Rome.
Arbitration is the last resort after
diplomacy has failed, and as Secretary
Blaine has promised to consider the
claims of indemnity it cannot be held
that the diplomatic stage has been
passed The rather indiscreet utter
ances of the Italian consul at New
Orleans relative to the conspiracy to
kill the Mayor and other prominent
persons causes some amusement at the
Department, but no notice will be taken
of them by our government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
TALK OF A DUEL.
Trouble Between the European and South
American Diplomats.

/ American Diplomats.
New YORK, May 1.-THE Herald to-
day publishes the following special from
Washington:
There is trouble in the Diplomatic
Corps. The EuropeanS-to use dis
tinguiShing term-have boycotted the
Central and South Americas, and no end
of in feeling has resulted from it.
For years the entente cOrdiGle between
the two factions have been severely
strained. The Europeans affect to re-
gard the representatives of the Latin
American republics as uncultured and
socially inferior TO them. The Latin
Americans, on the other hand, insist
that the Europeans are jealous Of the
favOrS shown them by the people of the
United States, and that this, and this
alone; is the real cause of the difficulty.
This was the situation when the Pan
American Congress assembled eight
months ago. The purpose of the Con-
greSS Was To strengthen the relations OF
the several republics to each other, and
bring them into close Intimacy. The
great States Of Europe which are in
tereSted in the rich trade of those
countries followed the sessions OF the
Congress with deep interest, and when
il was seen how strong the preferences
for the South Americans were in the
United States, retaliated by organizing
a social boycott against them.
This, you must understand, is the
story the South Americans tell They
will tell you, also, if they feel they can
talk 10 you confidentially, numerous in
stances which illustrate the truth Of
this statement. Quite recently, for eX-
ample, the German Minister gave ban
quet TO celebrate his birthday. All the
members OF the diplomatic corps were
invited with the exception OF the rep
resentatives from the LatinAmerican
States. On another occasion the secre-
tary of a great continental power met
the secretary of South American lega-
tion. With some embarrassment he in
formed the latter Of his personal regard
for him, but begged as favor that
their future intercourse be limited TO
strict observance of polite convention
alitieS, and nothing more. He frankly
added that the prejudice of his Euro
pean confererS against the Latin-Ameri-
cans was so strong that he dared not
run counter to them, Notwithstanding
he did not share in these prejudices
himself.
And so matters have gone on, grow
ing worse with each succeeding day,
until personal encounter between the
hOt-blOoded young men of the reSpec
tive factions is quite probable. In fact,
some of the South Americans feel so
keenly the slight that has been put
upon them that Several of the number
are talking OF forcing duel upon the
Europeans as the only means of vindi-
eating their honor. Whether they will
do so or not is an open question. They
are certainly angry enough to proceed
20 any extreme.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
League Games.

CINCINNATI, o., May 14.-By good all
around playing the Cincinnatis man
aged TO win to-day'S game. Score:
Cincinnati I, Brooklyn 0; errors, and
.; hits, and 4; earned, CincinnatiS 3;
pitchers, Radbourne and HemmingS;
umpire, McQuaid.
CHICAGO, May 14.-HutchinSon
pitched fne ball to-day, and the home
team easily won. Score: Chicago s,
Boston l; errors, 4 and /; hits, S and 6:
earned, Chicago ); pitchers, Hutchinson
and ClarkSon; umpire, Powers.
PITTsBURG, May 14.-To-day'S game
was a Slugging match from start to
finish. Score. PittSburg IA, New York
:; earned, and :; errors, l and :: hits,
IS and 13; pitchers, Staley, King and
Ewing: umpire, Hurst.
CLEVELAND, O., May 14.-Alvord was
released, as Il result of his two errors
to-day that lost the game. Attendance,
l 600 Score: Cleveland s, Philadel-
phia II: earned runs, Cleveland 3; base
hits. II and 10; errors, 3 and 3; pitchers,
Reatin and Gleason; umpire, Lynch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
COAL AT CARNEGIES MILLS.
An Important Experiment tie BE Tried
There To-day.

PIrTsBURG, May 14.-To-morrow will
demonstrate whether coal will be the
fuel at CarnegieS mills. Last Friday
two pudding furnaces were finished and
put into operation with coal.
The furnaces were built by Mr.. Hugh
Ferguson, who, in conjunction with
Manager Borntraeger, designed them.
They are so arranged that in an hours
time they can be converted into gas fur
naces. Ever since the gas supply be-
gan to show any evidence OF scarcity
the management of the Carnegie mills
have been experimenting on various
fuels. 1t was finally decided that coal
could be utilized to better advantage
than either oil or manufactured gas.
Mr.. Borntraeger says he has watched
the workings Of the two experimental
furnaces closely, keeping strict &C
count of the coal consumed and the la
bor Of firing. He is so far satisfied that
they will be a success. On Saturday he
will be able to tell exactly the differ
ence in the cost between coal and gas.
There are several prominent firms
awaiting the result of these expert
mentS. Formerly when desiring to
change fuels it was necessary to con-
Struct almost new furnaces. By the
new plan the change can be made with
scarcely any expense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
NOTHING CERTAIN
ABOUT THE REPORTED SINKING OF fHl
GILLIAN ST8AMIR lTATA,
Although it is Maintained in Some Quarters That
the Prlyatser Has Been Blown "0nt Of Water"
Nothing Official at ths Navy Depart
ment-San Francisco Reports.

CITY OF MEXIco, May 1.-THE Anglo
american prints a special from San
Bias, on the Pacific coast, stating that
coastwise schooner, which arrived
here yesterday, reports having sighted
two unknown vessels, about 2 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, and another about
dark, some distance off that port, both
going south and steaming fast. The
Captain of the schooner was unable to
make out their names, owning to the
distance. There is a general belief in
San Bias that the vessels sighted were
the Itata first and the Charleston sec
ond, chasing her. Ii this is the case
the Charleston is between four and five
hours behind.
There were persistent rumors in cir
culation in this city to-day that the
United States cruiser Charleston had
overtaken the Chilian vessel Itata on
the high seas, and a naval engagement
had been fought, in which the latter
vessel was worsted and blown out of
water. Whether she exploded her mag
azines or was sunk by the cruiser
Charleston is not stated. The rumors
fail to state where the engagement was
fought.
A special at p. M, to the Anglo
american, from Acapulco, states that
neither the Itata or the Charleston has
been sighted, though there is vigilant
watch maintained at the signal station
for them.
A telegram from Acapulco says the
Esmeralda had left that port after hav-
ing sought several favors which were
refused. She received kilograms from
the United States and went to meet the
Itata.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-Rumors
coming from the City Of Mexico, rela-
tive to an engagement between the
Charleston and Itata are regarded as
having no foundation. The Charleston
passed San Diego Monday. She was
steaming at the rate OF Is knots and
was delayed in inspecting passing YES
sells, and could not aeach Acapulco, the
nearest telegraphic station, before to-
morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15

A SLICK SWINDLER
Works the Private Secretary of Governor
Campbell, OF Ohio.
TIL 10

Works the Private Secretary of Governor
Campbell, OF Ohio.
Special Telegram TO the REGISTER.
COLUMBUS, ONO, May 14.-Claude
Meeker, Governor Campbell's private
secretary, has been neatly victimized by
a smooth swindler who introduced him
self as a colleague of such prominent
Republicans as Gen. Alger, Secretary
Blaine, Secretary Rusk, Governor For
aker and even President Harrison him.
self He represented himself TO Gov
ernor Campbell as E. Nj. Hall, editor Of
the Light, Auditorium building, Chicago,
and said the publication was being
doomed by the HarriSonS for the aid it
might give Mr.. Harrison in the race for
1892. He was in Ohio to do some injury
to Mr.. Mckinley, of whom the Harrison
men were afraid, and come to Governor
Campbell for some suggestions. Hall
was formerly Columbus man, and his
parents live here yet, and for this rea-
son, and also because he backed up his
CLANS TO dealings with these public
men by kilograms from them, his
statements were accepted and later
Mr.. Meeker endorsed a check drawn
in Halls favor by the Light publishing
company upon the Chicago Trust and
Savings Company at a local bank. Yes
terday he was asked to pay it. Inves-
tigation showed that Hall had left with
the woman he brought here with him
and introduced as his wife, leaving
other creditors behind. The woman
has since been found to be Miss Vanoos-
ter, an Opera singer, formerly with the
Said Pasha company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
What the Granger, Like to Hear.

WASHINGTON, May The report of
the Statiscian of the h plrtment of Ag-
riculture, now in pres shows an in
crease since April # I-t year Of more
than 100 per cent. in I " price OF corn
and oats, 30 per cc' and more in
wheat, and advance values Of all
cereals and meats. A h" eful ard cheer
full feeling is noticed, tys the report,
in official correspondent from all parts
Of the country. The elimination OF the
surplus corn and oats, through the un-
der production Of last year, insures good
prices for these crops, and the shortage
of the wheat of the world for two years,
with the low foreign prospect for the
growing crop, promises the largest for
eign demand for 10 years at remunera-
tive prices. Fortunately present ap-
pearances indicate ability to meet such
demand with ease. The opinion is ex-
pressed that farm lands at present
prices are promising investments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
Association Contests.

PHILADELPHIA PA, May 1.-THE
visitors captured game before $500
people. Score: Louisville 10, Athletics
:; earned, and 3; base hits, IL and 10;
errors, and 3; pitchers, Ehret and
Meakin. Umpire, Ferguson.
WASHINGTON, May l4.-Mains very
effective pitching won the game for the
visitors to-day. Attendance 2,750.
Score: Washington 3; Cincinnati IL;
earned runs, Cincinnati 3; base hits, S
and 10; errors, sand 5; pitchers, Carsey
and Mains. Umpire, Jones.
BALTIMORE, MD, May 14.-St. Louis
defeated the home team by winning an
uphill fight. Attendance 1, 1903. Score:
Baltimore, 8; st. Louis, :; earned runs,
ST. Louis 3; hits, S and 5; errors, , and
); pitchers, Madden and Stivetts and
Boyle; umpire, Matthews.
Bo>TON, MASS. May II The Grip
pied Columbus team was again out
claSSed, though in an excellent game.
Score: Boston. 5; Columbus ); base
hits, II and 9; errors, 0 and 4; earned
runs. ) and 3; pitchers, Haddock and
Knell; attendance ,, Ill; umpire, KerinS.
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IL NOW Rccomes Amusinr.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May At is
said at the State Department that there
has been no suggestion of arbitration of
the difficulties with Italy as reported
from Rome. Arbitration is the last re-
sort after diplomacy has failed, and that
point has not been reached. There is
some amusement expressed by the
officials at the indiscreet utterances Of
the Italian consul at New Orleans, rela
tive to a conspiracy TO kill prominent
citizens and officials.