davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
ALL HOPE HAS FLED
Gen. Sherman Grows Weaker
 This Morning.
THE SITUATION IS CRITICAL.
The Latest Bulletin Says that He is
 Sinking Rapidly.

MessrnEcrs frnm the Sick Chamber Give
 Discouraging Reports-The Doctors
 Non-C"mmittal and Evaslve-senator
 She man Writes a Letter About the
 Gencrars Religion.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-The latest bulle- tin is that Gen. Sherman is sinking rap. idly and his death is expected at any moment.
 Morning brought an increase of fever, and with it an increase of anxiety. It was felt that the steady drain on the re. sources of the aged man was slowly un- dermining his vitality, and while no alarming symptoms were developed all felt that he was slowly grow ing weaker. The family shut themselves away from the newspaper men and were chary of in formation, saying that they cared only to speak in case of marked change for better or for worse.
 The doctors were non -committal and evasive. They could give no good news; they would not advance any further prognostications. The doughty old suf- ferer had belied their prophecies too many times.
 At o'clock a servant girl was sent in hurry to the drug store. The General had a bad turn, and it looked as if he was sinking.
 Doctors Alexander and Green were at the bedside, and Dr. Janeway came at about 9:30 o'clock. The consultation which followed was the longest which had been held, and the countenances of the physicians showed that the situation was extremely critical. At 10 o'clock they issued a bulletin which was truly ominous. It was as follows:
 10a. m.-After consultation the doc tors say there is no change for the better c. T. ALEXANDER, NJ. D.
 Fears for the Worst.
 Secretary Barrett hurrying with gloomy face along the street told the true import of the bulletin. Contrary to his usual frank custom he said:
 "We must be very guarded in what we say. The General is much the same as he has been all the night. No start ling symptoms have appeared. The doc tors do net find him any better.''
 "Do they find him worse?'
 ''Well, not materially. His symptoms arc much the same"
 MT. Colgate HoyU spoke more frankly. "The General is undoubtedly growing weaker, he said, land this gives the family food for anxiety, for even the most stubborn vitality must yield in time. It is his extreme and growing weakness that causes tine chief anxiety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
GEN. SHERMAN'S RELIGION.
A Letter from His Brother, the Senator
 About Rec" mt Reports.

Letter from His Brother, the Senator,
 About Rec mt Reports.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-A report pub. lished in the New York Times refecting on the conduct of the members of Gen. Shermau's family in calling in priest to administer the extreme junction, has called forth a great many comments in connection with the religious belief en- tertained by the General and his family. There is no doubt that the ceremony was performed on Thursday about II o'clock in the forenoon. It was so stated by priest, admitted by the son, P. T. Sherman, and the Generals son-in-law, Mr. Fitch, affirmed the report A con f1rmation is also found in a letter writ ten by Senator Sherman to the Times, as follows.
 "A paragraph in your paper this morn ing gives a very erroneous view of an in- Gident in Gen. Sherman's sick chamber, which wounds the sensitive feelings of his children now in deep distress, which under the circumstances, I deem it proper to correct.
 "Your reporter intimates that advan- tange was taken of my temporary ab- sence to introduce a Catholic priest into General Sherman's chamber to adminis- ter the rite of extreme unction to the sick man, in the nature of claim that he was Catholic. It is well known that his family have been reared by their mother, a devout Catholic, in her faith, and now cling to it. It Is equally we'll known that Gen. Sherman and myself as well as all my mothers children are, by inheritance, education and conviction, Christians, butt not Catholics, and this has been openly avowed on all proper occasions by Gen. Sherman; but he is too good Christian and humane a man to deny to his children the consolation of their religion.
 ''He was iusensible at the time and apparently at the verge of death, but if he had been well and in the full exercise of his faculties, he would not have de- nied to them the consolation of the prayers and religious observances for their father of any class or denomination of christian priest or preachers. Ger tainly if had been present would, at the request of the family, have assented to and reverently shared in an appeal to the Almighty for the life here and here after of my brother, whether called a prayer or extreme junction, and whether uttered by priest or a preacher, or any other good man who believed what he spoke and had an honest faith in his creed.
 "l hear that your reporter uttere a threat to obtain information, which can not believe you would for a moment tol- crate. We all need charity for our frail- ties, but 1 cannot feel none for any one who would wound those already in distress"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
ATTACKED BY A MOB
Six Thousand Excited Rioters
 at Kearny, N. J.
STONE THROWING A FEATURE,
sherif's Deputies Compelled to Beat g
 Nasty Retreat to Clarks' Mills.

Mill Superintendent Escapes by Draw.
 WOrkmen Ipjured-Senator Howard in
 Charge tn" strika-Rumor of a settIe-
 m mt Of the Troub e To-day.
 NEWARK. N. J., Feb. 14-A bigger mob than on any of the two previous nights gathered in Passaic avenue, Kearny, last : night, in front of Clarks' Thread Mills, No and ,. There were the same wells and shouts aud the remaining windows ln the front of the buildings were mer- rily peltcd with stones, a girl was hurt by blow from a stone and one of the mill supcrintendcnts was mobbed in his cab, and would havo fared badly had he not drawn his revolver. The specials" who ycntured outside were attacked and had to flee back as fast as they could to save themselves.
 At o'clock last night the crowd he- gan to swell in kearny and a close esti- mate put the number at G,O0O.
 From to o'clock the crowd amused itself by breaking windows, and once, when three deputies showed their faces at tine windows, there was a perfect shower of stones thrown at them.
 At 1:J0 o'clock nine of the sheriff's NephtIcS cIlSFScu rom the mill with their clubs swinging by their sides, and, amid the hisseS and howls of the mob, walked block to Latham street, and thence to Grant avenue, at the rear of the mills. There they were met by crowd of 200 and mobbed. Believing their legs safer than the use of their clubs, they beat nasty retreat, and were ad- mitted to the mills through a rear door.
 4 cab containing Superintendent Adam Groll was mobbed near the mill at 3 o'clock, and several stones were thrown at his head. By displaying a revolver he escaped injury.
 Several of the non-uniOn workme n are said to be laid up in the barracks be- tween the mills, with severe cuts in tlicted with stones by the rioters. A phy- sician. is in constant attendance.
 It is said the Township Committee of kearny last night urged the sheriff's deputies to leave the mill and cle ar the street, but they refused.
 1t had been rumored that the Fourth Re giment, \. C., $. N. J., of Jersey City would be at the mills last night, and there was great excitement, but the sightseers were disappointed in their ex- pectations of seeing the mob shot into and moved down.
 Senator Robert Howard of Fall River, q representative of the National Spin nerS' Union, has taken charge of the strike and says there may be a settle ment to-day. It is rumored that Super. intendent Walmsley will be discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
ACCUSED OF IDOL WORSHIP
4 Providence Pastor on Trial for Pay
 ing Homage to Hindoo God.

4 Providence Pastor on Trial for Pay
 ing Homage to Hindoo God.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 14.-A curious church scandal is be brought Out here through the trial of the Rev. Felix Nor gan of the Church of Jesus Christ for heresy.
 He is accused of having fitted up in an upper room of his house a heathen sanct- uary, in which are several disreputable and heterodox looking idols, to which he pays homage.
 The affair is being kept very secret, and theinquiry is being conducted in an upper room at No. 275 High street. There are several other interesting feat ures to the case, young lady member of his congregation being mixed up in the affair. It is supposed that he has become convert to Buddhism.
 The judges of the Ecclesiastic Court are the Revs Dr. Gowen and Griffiths of Kentland, Ohio, and the Rev. Lorenzo Powell of Lamoine, Ia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
To Signal His Son.

NEW YORK, Feb 14.-The great esteem in which Gen. Sherman is held was evil denced yesterday by tine concerted action of the great transatlantic steamship companies, who agreed to have all out going vessels, which might possibly meet the Majestic, signal her the condition of the General. It is on the Majestic that the Rev. Thomas Ewing Sherman, the Generals son, sailed for this port, and the agents recognizing how deep must be his anxiety have given the above orders.
 By day the international code of flag signaling will be used and by night the Hash colored lights will convey the in telligence. ....... -.-. ... <.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
THE COPYRIGHT BILL
The Sherman Amendment Adopted by
 the Close Vote of 25 24.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The Senate again wrestled with the Copyright bill. Fearing further delay would prove fatal to the passage of the measure Senator Flatt, notwithstanding the absence of Senator Sherman, thought it best to re- sume consideration of the Ohioan's amendment, which provides that foreign books copyrighted in the United States shall be subject to tariff duties.
 Although Senators Platt, Morrill, and others vigorously opposed it on the ground that the fundamental idea of copyright was the exclusive right to vend and the prohibition of importation from foreign countries and also that the proposed change would transfer the business of book printing entirely to Germany, where printers are not paid half as much as they are in the United States, the amendment was adopted by the close vote of 25 to 24
 Senator Platt is exceedingly apprehen- sive now that the bill, loaded down as it is with the Sherman and the Photographic amendments, may become waterlogged and sink in the House. He is hopeful, however, that final vote can be reached before other changes threatened are ex- ecuted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
LoNDoN's LATEST TRAGEDY,
The Poiics Confident that They Vlll Cap-
 lure "ync!s the Rirpar."

'uro 'Jack the Rirpar."
 LONDON, Feb. l4.-Col. Sir Edward Bradford has at last the opporturnity to prove tho wisdom of Home Secretary Matthews in appointing him commis- sioner of metropolitan police The po- lice and public profess to be confident that he will uncarth the murderer of "Carroty Ncll," and public opinion is equally confident that the murderer is ''Jack the Ripper" who came nearer being arrested red-handed than ever be- fore. Experts who have studied the former crimes of Jack the Ripper" say there is no doubt that th:s latest murder must be added to the list of that wretch's enormities.
 Like the others this woman belonged to he unfortunate class, and like them she wls not of the vilest grade in that class. Another similarity is in the loca- tion of the crime, which was committed in place comparatively public, and yet screened from immediate observation.
 The unfortunate women of White chapel, who had got over the terrors created by the murders of some time ago, are again fear-stricken, and gather in groups to discuss the latest tragedy, and wonder who will be the next victim.
 The location of the tragedy is near the city boundary, in the vicinity of the docks, and viler ill some respects than the scenes of the Ripper's former crimes, being resorted to by men and women who do not care to seek accommodation in lodgings. For this reason, had not the officer actually stumbled over the body, the Ripper might have returned to his horrible work after the policeman had passed, and the officers statement indicated that the murderer was in wait ing in the darkness with this object, when frightened into retreat by the officers detection of the body
 Constable Thompson is the most un- happy man in London to-day, as he feels that he had the most noted criminal of the age within his grasp. The in- quest is being held to-day. Meantime the police are securing the city for sus- piciOus characters, and Sir Edward Brad ford has spent all day in his office direct ing the operations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Royalty's worshippors Relieved.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-The Gordon Cum ming baccarrat scandal was brought up in the House of Commons. Home Sec retary Matthews was asked as to the le- gality of having the baccarrat game for money in the residence of Mir. Arthur Wilson. at the time when the Prince of Wales is said to have interfered to save his friend, Gordon-Cumming, from dis grace. The Home Secretary replied that, according to the information he had upon the subject, there had been no con- travention of the law against gaming, whereupon the worshippers of royalty in the House looked much relieved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
ANOTHER CARDINAL.

A Report that Archbishop Williams of
 Boston wall Receive Iha Bereita.
 BOSTON, Feb. 14.-By Monday next, in all probability, Archbishop Williams will by Papal decree be made a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. That day marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of this well-known churchman's services in his present rank.
 He has called his council to meet on that day, and the object of the meeting is probably to elect a successor. Arch bishops Healy, of Portland, and Ryan, of Providence, and Vicar-General Byrne, of this city, are the most prominent candi- dates for the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Judgments Against a Railroad.

LoCKPoRT, N. Y, Feb. 14-In the Supreme Court Miriam E. Garter was awarded verdict for $5,000 against the New York Central Railroad for injuries received in getting off a train at Middle port about year ago. Mary Dick was awarded q verdict of $4,5O0 against tine New York Central for the loss of her husband, who was killed at La Salle a year ago. So far this term of court judgments to the amount of nearly $14, 1000 have been rendered against the New York Central.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
ELOPERS CAUGHT.
A Married Woman and Her Young Lover
 a Come to GrieC.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb 14-On the arri- val of the Lackawanna train from the East early in the morning, Mrs. Annie NJ. Husted, aged 30, and Orlando w.
 Briggs, aged 20, runaway couple from Poughkeepsie, were arrested on a tele- gram which charged them with grand larceny. The couple said they were on their way to Oakland, Cal, where Mrs.
 told officers that her husband had been very unkind to her and her home life was very unpleasant, and that was why she left home. They were locked up to await arrival of an officer with warrant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
An Old Man Horribly 1Ianxl. d.

GLOUCESTER, N. J., Feb. 14.-William Thompson, aged 77 years, residing on Charles street, was horribly manglcd in the Gloucester Iron Works, by 6-inch pipe flask falling on him, weighing about 700 pounds. Thompson was taken to the hospital, where he died soon after. The deceased was employed to attend to the fires in the ovens which dried the moulds, and was down in pit 12 feet deep when the flask toppled over ou him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
SIX Men Eadly Iriured.

JERSEY CITY, N. J., Feb. 14-Shortly after the monday hour scatfolding at the building Nos. 47 and 49 Newark avenue, which is in course of erection, came down with crash and carried with it six men who were at work upon it.. The six men were badly injured and one of them will probably die. The names are: Thomas Connors, probably fatally injured; James Mclaughlin, Robert Nc Clare, Michael Gibben, H. Whalen and Frank Malone, were painfully, though not seriously hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
An Escaped Prisoner Captured

who escaped from jail here last October, while serving a six years sentence for burglary, was captured last night in Phillipsburg, N. J., Eand returned to prison. Since his escape he has been committing burglaries in various parts of New Jersey, and when captured had goods worth about $500 in his posses sion. He attempted to shoot his captors and to escape by leaping headfirst through g. window
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
The Whiskey Trust Sensation.

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-Sensationa develop ments are expected in the case of the Whiskey Trust, whose secretary, MT. Gibson, of Peoria, was arrested in this city Wednesday on the charge of attempt ing to bribe Special Gauger T. S. Dewar to blow up Schufeldt's distillery. U. s. District Attorney Milchrist said: 'I think we'll have something interesting 2 to give out in few hours" It is re- ported that States Attorney Longenecker is investigating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
For il State Census in ,95.

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 14.-Senator Ved- der introduced a concurrent resolution for an amendment to the State Cousti- tuition calling for an enumeration of in habitants of the State in 1895 to be car ried out under State supervision, the Legislature using that census as basis for apportionment. Every 100000 inhab- ;tants are to comprise Senatorial sec- tion and every 50,000 of these an Assem- bly district
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
An Evangelist Iniured.

TROY, N. Y, Feb 14--H. o. Wills, the evangelist, while speaking last night at the Mechanicsville Opera House step ped on a board which had been placed over the footlghts. The end had not been properly secured and Mir. Wills was thrown from the stage to the floor, fracturing three ribs, bruising his shoulder and straining his wrist The accident caused much excitement, sev- eral women fainting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
The Co1ersd Peoples Candidate.

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-The colored people of Massachusetts have determined to ask President Harrison to appoint Hon. Julius c. Chappelle to the vacant United States marshalship of this district Mir. Chappelle has served four terms in the Massachusetts House of representatives, was an alternate to the Chicago conven- tion that nominated President Harrison, and for several years has been a member of the Republican State Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
The Irish Factions Meet.

LONDON, Feb 14.-The Mccarthy com mittee on organization had a long ses- sion last evening discussing plans. MT. Parnell has called meeting of his SUD- porters for Monday morning before the discussion of Mr. Morley's motion cen surfing the government for the Tipperary prosecutions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Murdered Her Infant

RIDGEwooD, N. J., Feb. 14.--This will lage is excited over the finding of a dead male child which had been buried in a newspaper under the Mastin foot bridge, which crosses Hohokus Creek. The cor oner claims to nave the name of a domes; tic who is thought to have borne and then strangled the child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Gave Largely to Charities.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14-The will of the late Ellen M. Phillips, of this city, who died February 2d, has been admitted to probate. She bequeaths $113,000 to vari- ous charities, mostly Hebeew, in sums ranging from $1,000 to $15,O0O, includ- ing $5,Oo0 to the Jewish Theological Seminary of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Refused to Answer the Commit ee

NEW YORK, Feb. 14-At the meeting of the Assembly Special Census Commit tee during the morning, MT. Murray, Superintendent of the Censns was called to the stand and refused to answer the questions put to him by the committee. He gave as reasons for his refusa! that he had been so instructed by his superior officer Superintendent Porter to remain cilant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Joining she Coke strikers.

SCoTTDALE, Pa, Feb 14-A big mass meeting of cokers and miners was held here last night. This morning 600 em- ployes of w. J. Rainey quit work at the Paull and Fort Hill Works and joined the strikers ranks. It is expected that the men at Mover works will join the movement tonight. Deputy sherifTs and Pinkerton guards are protecting Rainey's works from threatened raids.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Committed rwentx-elgh, Times.

MAY's LANDING, N. J., Feb. 14.-Emma Bowen of Atlantic City, better known as the Jersey Lily, has been committed to the county jail again on the disorderly act for 90 days. This makes the 18th time she has been convicted here. Her husband came with hor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Tn Kaiser Talks About Bismarck.

ary dinner given by Chancellor Caprivi to members of the Reichstag, the Kaiser, who was present as the leading guest, discussed the labor question with Herrs Windhorst. Schmidt and Count Prey sing. The Kaiser expressed the opinion that the attacks of Prince Bismarck on the government's policy were directed against himself. :. .-,. -.-<. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Close Grand Army Contest.

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 14.-J. R. Mulli- kin of Lincoln Post, No. Ii, of Newark, was elected Department Commander of the New Jersey Department, G. A. R., beating Col. J. Sawyer of Cape May by 12 votes. National Department Com mander Vesey was present and delivered an address on pensions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Mysterious Shooting Affair.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. 14.-D. H. Roberts, aged 50 years, was struck in the back by a bullet shortly after noon while stand ing on the street. No one knows where the bullet came from. MT. Roberts was taken to the hospital unconscious, and it is thought will not live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Wool Scourers Fail.

PATERSON, N. J., Feb. 14.-W. H. Old royd & O., wool scourers, have failed. Their embarrassment was due to the foreclosing of two mortgages of $1,000 each, held by Leed 6 Denvey of New York. The plant will be sold next We'd nesday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
DISTRICT OF wATERBURY, ss, Probate

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate A Court, Feb. IA, 1891.
 Estate of William Roller, late of Waterbury, in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from to, exhibit their claims for settlement. Those Who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARY ROLLER. .Executrix,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
The Manitoba Speaker Dsad.

WINNIPEG, Man, Feb. 14-The Hon. William Rinearm, Speaker of the Mani toba Legislature, died at his residence yesterday morning from the effects of paralytic stroke received some months
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Exc,iing News from Chill.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14-Flint S5- Co. have received a cablegram from Chilli which says:
 "Pisaqua bombarded and burning Blockade ceased at Valparaiso"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Accident on the Central

NEW YORK, Feb. 14-The Chatham mail train from the Grand Central de- pot was derailed near South Dover and several persons were injured. The engine, mail car and smoker were ditched The road was blocked for two hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Republican Caucus Postponsd.

WASHINGTON, Feb 14.-The Republi- can caucus of members of the House called for last night has been postponed until Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
sho. pead nx : NatlYe.

LONDON, Feb. 14.--Mayor Nixon, Lieu tenant Jameson and two Eepoy, were reccntly shot dead by native of tho Shan States who was rnnnine amuck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-14
Cleverly Dodged.

Mother (sternly)-Laura, was that young man kissing you in the parlor, last night? heard some suspicious noises. .
 Laura-Why, mother, he was only smaclzing his lips after eating piece of that splendid cake you made.
 Mother-Oh, was that all? Laura, think you may invite him to call again soon.-Yanlsee Blade.