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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
FIGHTING OVER HIGH LICENSE.
Rhode Island's Lower House Refuses TO
Concur With fhe Sennte.

Concur With the Sennte.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
PROVIDENCE, July 26.-The Democrats
had majority of eight in the house to-day
and there was accordingly no necessity for
playing shook jack" as they did yesterday.
The records of yesterdays unusual proceed
ings were listened to with intense interest
by the big crowd present. All of the Demo-
cratic leaders looked elated. Their coun-
tenances clearly bespoke their rejoicing,
The Republicans saw that they were beaten
and some of them tried to break quorum
in the same manner as did the Democrats
yesterday, but the Democratic majority
made quorum without the help of the Re-
publicans.
Among those to go out of town was ex-
Speaker Wilson, who succeeded SO admira-
bly, in getting all the Republican members
locked up in the chamber to-day with him
self He had gone to New York, but his
amendment giving three-quarters OF the
license income to the towns and one-quarter
to the State was soon disposed of. The Dem
ocrats defeated it by a vote of 80 to %. An
effort was made by several members to Sc
cure action on the entire bill, the Democrats
TO substitute their original bill for the Re-
publican Senate measure, in order to get at
the committee of conference as soon as pcs
sible. This failed.
Representative Hayes, of Bristol, the Re.
publican leader, made another speech, and
then moved to concur with the Senate on the
whole bill. The House voted to non-concur
with the Senate, three Republicans. lnclud-
ing Hayes, voting with the Democrats. 1t
was then voted that a committee of confer
ence be appointed. This was carried, and
the House adjourned until Tuesday next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
THE SISTER STATES.
Dakota Will Ask the General Government
to Provide a System of Irrigation
Washington Limits the

to Provide System of Irrigation
Washington Limits the
Corporations.
BISMARCK, July ga memorial to
Congress has been adopted, praying for
experiments by the General Govern
ment with view to ascertaining
whether or not irrigation for North
Dakota is practicable. The memorial
sets forth that although North Da-
kota has become famed throughout the
civilized world by reason of superiority,
and yield of its wheat, there are seasons
when lack of rains works great hardship to
the people. The memorial was referred to q
committee, of which President Fancher is
chairman, and will be forwarded to Congress
as soon as it has been considered and revised
by the convention.
For State taxation the committee reports
that the levy is not to exceed 8 mills on the
dollar, and railroads are to be assessed at
not less than s., 900 per mile.
In the Washington Territory convention
the Committee on Corporations reports:
Common carriers are subjected to legislative
control. They can cross each others lines and
TSsT nns in
tween places or persons. No greater
charges shall be maze for transportation
Of persons and .,p5 property .rI.;nyy from any
of the same to any more distant sta
tions. No railroad corporation shall
consolidate its stocks, property or franchises
only transact the business specified in the
charter.
A railroad commission of three members
to see that the law is properly carried out is
provided for. Monopolies are roundly de-
nounced and strictly forbidden and any
combination to raise the price of commodi-
ties or transportation is punishable by law.
A Boise City, Idaho, dispatch says: The
convention finally passed an article on cleo
tion and suffrage, which is intended as the
death blow to Mormon political power in
Idaho
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Fine Whiakies.

xxx, 1856, Pure Rye Whisky, full
quarts. ...$Z w
1860, McKim's Pure Rye Whisky,
Iull quarts w
Monogram, Pure Rye Whisky, full
quarts. -. / rs
Extra Old Cabinet, Pure Rye Whisky,
full quarts. 1 5O
Gibson's, 1879, Pure Rye Whisky, full
quarts 2 90
Gibson's Pure Rye Whisky. full
quarts. 1 oU
Guckenheimer Pure Rye Whisky, full
quarfs....... ...................... 90
Guckenheimer Export, Pure Rye Whis-
ky, full quarts. .....................1 1 90
Moss Export, Pure Rye Whisky, full
Qudrts. i 20
1879 Export, Pure Rye Whisky, full
quarts. =. 25
1880 Export, Pure Rye Whisky, full
For sale by G. w. Schmidt, Nos. 95 and
81 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
AS GOOD AS A CIRCUS.
An Area of sunken Land In Virginia Worth
2J Cents 10 See.


2J Cents 10 See.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
PETERSBURG, VA, July 26.-Six miles
from Petersburg, in Prince George county,
is Mr.. George w. Gatling's farm, where a
remarkable phenomenon, which is exciting
widespread interest, is to be seen.
1t is the sinking of portion
of the farm. The sunken area lies
within a crescent-shaped margin, and its
width at the upper end is from 500 to 600
feet. The sunken territory contains six or
more acres. The declivity begins at a
point about 200 feet in a straight
line from Mr.. Gatling's dwelling. The
land had sunk from 40 to 60 feet, and to-
day it sunk four more feet. The tops of
trees which stood on the level with others
are now standing intact. and come few
feet only above the level of the bluff where
the upheaval has occurred. The shaken
area is scanned with fsstres of varying
lengths and depths.
The most noteworthy feature of the phe-
nomenon is the formation of g. bar in the
river. This bar is 20 feet long,
and in it, too, are many assures.
The phenomenon was preceded, some
weeks ago, by something like an explosion,
the noise of which was heard for miles.
The interest in the curiosity is so
great that crowds of people go to
view it every day, for the privilege
for which they pay fee of 25 cents. Mr..
Gatling has leased the privilege of landing
excursionists on his farm to a party in Rich
mond for 81 900. There are several theories
as to the cause of the phenomenon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
MODEST TOM BOWLING HANGED.
An Executios Where the Victim Didn't Pro-
claim His Innocence and Salvation.

claim His Innocence and Salvation.
BATON ROUGE, La, July 26.-Tom
Bowling, colored, was executed in the jail
yard in this city to-day for the murder of
Philip Walsh, white. The murderer and
his victim were about the same age-19
years. Bowling was visited last evening by
Fathers De Lacroix and Healy, the Sisters
of Mercy and members of the Society OF st.
Vincent De Paul. They visited him again
this morning, and the rite of baptism was
administered to the prisoner and mass held
by Rev. Father Healy. After this the pris-
oner seemed to be less concerned about the
awful fate awaiting HIM than those about
him.
At noon final religious services were held.
At 1890 the prisoner was led to the scaffold,
where his hands and feet were bound. The
Sheriff read the death warrant and asked
him if he had anything to say. Bowling re-
sponded by saving:
Gentlemen, hope you will all forgive
me and pray for me that God may forgive
nee. 1 forgive everybody"
The black cap was then drawn over his
face, the signal given and the trapdoor fell.
The drop was about feetand the prisoners 8
neck was broken. He was pronounced dead
in 81 minutes and his body delivered to his
mother
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
THEY WANT THE HIGHEST.
Low Prices Won't Tempt Southsiders, In
View of Rapid Transit.

Low Prices Won't Tempt Southsiders, In
View of Rapid Transit.
An offer of SIS. 900 made by Daniel Wenke.
of the Board of Viewers, acting on behalf OF
the new management OF the Birmingham
street car line, for the lower property at the
corner of Carson and South Seventh streets,
was refused yesterday by the owners.
The property consists of three lots
having a frontage on Carson street of 60 feet,
on one of which is substantial three-story
brick house. The object of the compan- in
bidding for this property is to obtain a site
for the power house for the new traction
road.
An idea has gone abroad among prop
erty owners that the cable cars will be run
ming on the south side of the river within q
year, and a boom in the value of estate
in the vicinity is the result. 1t is said that
property which was offered six weeks ago at
50, 600 is now being held at 81, 900, and in
another instance 81, 800 was refused for a
lot which lately had been On offer at Sc, 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
AS MUCH A MYSTERY AS EVER.
Edgar +. Brown Receivers Consciousness
but Refuses to Talk.

Edgar T. Brown Receivers Consciousness.
but Refuses to Talk.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DIsPATCH.l
KANSAS CITY, July 26.-Edgar T.
Brown, the man whose mysterious disap-
pearance and as mysterious temperance
set Wichita wild; has recovered consciousness
at last, but refuses to answer any questions
concerning his absence. 1t has been
learned. however, that Brown spent Sunday
in Arkansas City, and although quite sick
then, started to walk to Wichita, but whether
he did walk the entire distance
is not known. Brown was also seen about a
month ago, in Kingfsher, Oklahoma, and a
detective was about to arrest him to secure
the rewards offered, when he disappeared
from sight.
1t is surmised now that Brown left
Wichita to escape the consequence OF an in
discretion committed in Kentucky some years
ago, and was robbed and received blow
which caused brain fever, while fugitive in
the Indian Territory. His friends, how
ever, still contend that he was slugged and
carried off by the rufians who struck him
down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A BITTER STRUGGLE.
The Decedens In Peculiar Case Forced TO
Maintain Her Claim to a Valuable
Estate Bequeathed bv Friend
Relatives of the Testn.

-heiatives OIL tine Teetus
tor Making Fight.
ESPECIAL TxLEeRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-Mrs. Grace
Burger will have to make long and bitter
struggle if she expects to hold on to the val
liable estate bequeathed to her by her friend,
Solomon NJ, Heilbrun, manager Of the
Chestnut Street Theater, who died recently
at Atlantic City. This morning Lawyer
Mayer Sulzberger, as counsel for Mrs.
Rachel Heilbrun, mother of the decedent,
obtained $500 bond from Chestnut street
trust company and filed it, at the Office of
Register of Wills Gratz. The filing Of the
bond insures Mrs. Heilbrun full hearing
before the Register in regard to her allega-
ton that undue influence was exercised in
having her (Mrs. Heilbrun) ignored in the
will of her son, which leaves all his posses
sions to a married woman.
On learning that the bond had been filed,
E. Cooper Shapley, counsel for Mrs. Burger,
endeavored to have hearing fixed for next
month. This the Register declined to do,
saying that it would be impossible to obtain
the desired testimony, and, beside, he had
announced his intention of refusing to hear
any will cases before September. The con-
test promises to be a long and bitter one. In
speaking about the matter to-day, q friend
of the Heilbrun family said efforts would
be made to show that undue influence was
brought to bear upon the decedent at the
time the instrument was executed, two years
ago. HeiIbrun had the strongest affection
both for his mother and adopted son, and for
years past has been sending 800 month
regularly to the former, upon which she
maintained herself he also provided liberal
ly for the support and education of the
adopted son, the child Of deceased brother.
1t is now learned that the West Philadel-
phia house, valued at about IS, 800. is mort
gagged for 81, 900. Beside that property and
the Atlantic City house, the estate includes
stocks and bonds valued at nearly 81, ,000
1t was learned that in February, 1885,
judgment was entered in Common Pleas
No. in favor of s. M. Heilbrun against,
Grace C. Burger for So, 900 on three promis-
sorry notes given by her to Heilbrun. Each
note was indorsed by her husband, Horace
Burger. Execution was never intended to
be issued on the notes, it is said.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A Frontier Shooting.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, July 26.-Deputy
Sheriff Warren Moore was shot and killed
at Wallace, N. M, by Joseph Chacha. The
latter was a smallpox attendant and was
ordered to leave the town, whereupon he
fired three shots in crowd of citizens,
wounding one man. He then fled to the
hills, pursued by Moore, whereupon Chacha
turned and killed the officer and was him
self overtaken by an angry crowd and
riddled with bullets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
DYING AMONG STRANGERS.
A Handsome Woman Realizes That the
Transgre.sor's Way is Hard.

Transgressor's Way is Hard.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.1
LAWRENCE, MASS, July ga hand
some young woman, who claims Philadel-
phia as her home, is dying at the hospital
in this city, from the effects of opium and
morphine, self-administered. She says that
her name is Matte Joyce, but for five weeks
she has been living with man who goes by
the name of Harris. Harris is drummer
for some Philadelphia firm. and is a mar
ried man. He induced Miss joyce to elope
with him, and they settled down in this
city. After awhile he left her, and she
tried to take her own life. Several times
she swallowed large doses of morphine, but
as she had been an inveterate opium eater,
the poison did not take effect.
She refused to tell anything about her
history or family connections until to-day,
and then she made a confdant of DR..
Bowker. The latter says her story is most
interesting and mysterious one, and hints at
a sensation if the girl dies He says her
confession duplicates some of the most
prominent people in Philadelphia, but he
refuses to give any suggestion as 10 the ma
ture of the crime, if such it is. He has
written to the authorities in Philadelphia In
regard to the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
..ssss
To MURRAY WERNER,
From the Employees
OF the
Citizens Traction Company.

1t cost $3.50, and was purchased at Biggs'
lust a few moments after Mr.. Werner had
been in the store and admired the set greatly,
and thus unconsciousiy guided the commit
tee in their choice.
The whole affair was arranged by COM
mittee composed of Chief Engineer George
Rice, Assistant Engineer John Will
son, Assistant Superintendents Miller,
Elliott and W. C. Smith, Supervisor
NJ E. McCaskey, Conductors Andrew Nc
Bride and William L. Haviland, and Grip
men Harry Walton and William Ward.
Messrs. Elliott. Smith, McCaskey and Rice
formed the purchasing committee.
After the short speeches the men filed
through the back door, passed through to
the parlor, looked at the dinner set and held
an informal reception.
"Did you know anything of this. Mr..
verner?' asked DISPATCH reporter.
''Not the least thing" said the surprised
man. 1 was sound asleep. and surprised
completely; 1 hardly know what to say to
any OF you."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A Military Enthusiast Missing.

CINCINNATI, July 26.-Dr. A. E. Jones,
an old resident of the city, we'll known as a
historian and an enthusiast in military mat
ters, is mysteriously missing from his home
on Walnut Hills. He left the house yes
terday afternoon without coat, and his
family thought he was only going to a
neighbor's, but not the slightest clew has
vet been found as TO his whereabouts
There are fears that be has become suddenly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A BRACE OF FATALITIES.

Two PitfsburG Railroad Brakemen Meet
with Horrible Deaths.
N. G. Mcneil, an employe of the Fort
Wayne Railroad, was run over yesterday
and killed in the lower yards in Allegheny.
The body was removed to Lowry's UNDER
taking rooms. An inquest will be held this
morning.
Edward Mocheney, a brakeman on the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, was
caught between the cars at Lawrence juno
tion yesterday morning and horribly
crushed. He was taken to the West Penn
Hospital, where he died at O'clock yester-
day afternoon. After the inquest, to be
held this morning, the body viii be sent to
his home at New Brighton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
EL0PED TO BE ROMANTIC.
A Young Couple Go to Unnecessary Trouble
In Order to Get Married.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
LoCkPoRT, N. Y, July 26.-William R.
Scott, a dashing young man of the town,
and cashier of the New York Central freight
Office, eloped to-day with Miss Lille Water
field, handsome English girl, who is con-
sidered quite a flirt, and is very popular
with the young men. She is 19 years of
age, brunette, with slight figure, and is
an expert on the banjo. Miss Waterfeld is
ward of DR.. George W. Powell, the Uni
versalist minister here, and was made pet
of at home. DR.. Powell is the clergymen
who interested himself in Mrs Druse, the
Herkimer murderess, and tried to obtain
pardon for her daughter
Scott and Miss Waterfeld quietly went
on different trains to Lewiston, on the Nj
agara river, "a miles away, where they
were married by the Rev. Mr.. Marsh, a
Presbyterian minister. They returned to-
gether in the evening. DR.. Powell said
that while he deplored the matter, he should
make no trouble. The only thing he re-
gretted was that his niece allowed Pres
byterian clergyman to marry them, as he
would have been only too happy to have
performed the ceremony.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Lincoln and Depew Dined.

LONDON, July 26.-Sir John Henry Puy-
lesion, member of Parliament for Devon
port, gave dinner in the House Of Com
mons this evening to Mr.. Robert T. Lincoln,
the United States Minister; Mr.. Chauncey
M. Depew, Attorney General Webster, Sir
James Ferguson, Under Secretary of the
Foreign Office; Mr.. c. T. Ritchie, President
of the Local Government Board, Sir Lyon
Playfair, Mr.. Labouchere and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
ASSAULTED AT THE ALTAR.
4 Rabbi Sues Members of His Flock Who
GrieyousIy Assaulted Him.

A Rabbi Sues Members of His Flock Who
GrievousIy Assaulted Him.
CHICAGO, July 26.-Rev. s. Baur, rabbi
of the First Hungarian congregation, to-
day began suit for $40. 900 damages against
David Stern, Moritz Schwartz and Louis
Weber, members of his flock. Rabbi Baur
belonged to one faction and Stern, Schwartz
and Weber to another faction in the congre-
cation. A contention of long standing
eliminated with the faction led by Stern,
Schwartz and Weber on top. They gave
Rev. Baur notice to quit. He paid no at
tention to it, and July 10, while he was
officiating at the altar Of the synagogue, the
three defendants fell upon him, pulled
large handsful of hair from his head and
threw him out in the street. He sues for
trespass on his person.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A Private Succeeds n General.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-W. C. Elan,
OF Louisa county, Va, has been appointed
Chief of the Division of Railroads in the
General Land Office, vice General C. NJ.
Wilcox, relieved. Both Mr.. Elan and
General Wilcox served in the Confederate
army, the former as a private, the latter as
a Major General. Mr.. Elan is a prominent
Republican in Virginia and a writer of
acknowledged ability.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Indiana Miner. May strike.

BRAZIL, IND, July 26.-The miners near
Clay City, and at Lancaster, Machine and
Pick mines respectively, have called mass
meeting for tomorrow. They are mining
semi-block on yearly scale, but the strik-
ing block miners object to them working
and are using every argument to get them to
strike. The meeting tomorrow, it is thought,
will result in strike. About 400 miners
are involved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Brave Conduct.

VIM. F. McCurry. a police sergeant,
kicked in the door of John McCormick's
burning house on Wabash avenue, West
End, early yesterday morning. and carried
Mrs. Mccormick out of the house. He then
returned with help for the two children.
The house was completely gutted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
OFFERS OF FRIENDS
And Expressions of Confidence in the
Integrity of the Firm
SENT TO LEWIS BROTHERS & co.
A Message From Wanamaker and an Offer
From a Pittsburger.
THE FIRM MAY BE ABLE TO RESUME,
But Unless Settlement is Effected Quickly Must 60 ia
the Wall.

Among those who offered sympathy to
Lewis Bros. & Co. yesterday was the Post
master General; among those who offered
financial aid was leading Pittsburg manu-
facturer. The firm think the assets will pay
the creditors Others say unless the firm
can settle in time to catch the fall trade it
must go under.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
AN ARSENIC FIEND.
A New Clew Discovered to the Mys-
terious Death of James Maybrick.
HIS WIFE MAY YET BE ACQUITTED.
For Twelve Years the Old Man Was Ad-
dicted to the Poison Habit.
SLICK WORK OF NEW YORK LAWYERS.
Compromising Letter That May Possibly Injure the
Wife's Cause.

Mrs. Maybrick's New York lawyers have
made discovery that they think will save
their clients life. They have witnesses to
prove that old Maybrick was addicted to
the arsenic habit. and have sent their evil
dence to London.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Estey Organs.

Boudoir style, new model for 1889, with
patent automatic attachments.
This new model is provided with all the
latest improvements.
Automatic music desk.
Automatic key slip.
Automatic case front.
Automatic case back.
Automatic figure head.
Call at Hamilton's Music House, 81 and
SO Filth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
Young Birds Make Fair Time.

W. J. Leonard yesterday made q trial of
young carrier pigeons from D. Barchfeld's
brood. The birds were taken in a close
basket to Monongahela City. 81 miles from
Pittsburg by rail, and about IS by air line.
They were released at 2 o'clock, and reached
the lofts on South Eighteenth street few
minutes before 4. This was the birds first
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
A PASSENGER WAR.
The Pennsylvania Cuts Rates to Get
Even With Competitor.
THE CANADA PACIFIC FOR PEACE
And Offers to Stand Material Reduction
in Differentials.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC is YET HOSTILE
And Steamship Line Promises to Aid in the Gen.
eral Rate Warx

The Pennsylvania lines announced cut
in passenger rates yesterday to get even
with rival that had been doing under
hand cutting. Southern Pacific is not yet
Modified by tie Canada Pacific offer to &C
cept greatly decreased differential rate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
CAMP SHERIDAN AT MT. GRETNA.
Adjutant General Hastings Issues Some Inn
portant Orders.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
HARRISBURG, July 26.-Adjutant Gen.
Hastings issued an order to-day, in
which he states that the camp at
Mt. Gretna will lie designated
as Camp Sheridan. Colonel Thomas
j. Hudson, Chiet of Artillery, is assigned
to the command of the saIne.
The following named officers will report
to Colonel Hudson on August 10 for duty
at Camp Sheridan: Major r. S. Huidekoper,
Surgeon First Brigade. Major H. P. Meyer,
Quartermaster, Third Brigade Requisi-
tions for forage will be made upon Major
Mover and will be sent to him direct to
Lebanon, Pa. The Adjut:lnt General will
inspect the troops at Camp Sheridan on
August II, at 9 A. M.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
They Did Not Appear.

The General Council of the Federation of
Labor, who were to meet last night with the
delegates from L. A. 491, Skaters Union, at
tho Commoner office, were present, but the
delegates of L. A. 49f did not show up. The
meeting was to have been held to settle
some differences between the parties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-27
For Cruelty Killing n Dog.

For kicking the pet dog of broken
legged little child named Harper and
breaking the animals back, at 1243 Penn
avenue, Patrick Delaney was fined SO and
costs before Alderman Burns yesterday.
Humane Agent O'Brien- prosecuted.