Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-10
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Lyman Ridges. of California, an engineer
in the Geological Survey. has resigned.
-Pigg Vann was hanged yesterday at Somer-
vile, Ga, for the murder of North White on
May l, 1883. On the scaffoId Vann shook hands
with the father and brother of his victim, from
whom he received forgiveness.
Richard Phillips was arrested in New York
yesterday for robbing William p Nixon,
nue., Chicago. of $500 worth of jewelry and
silVerware on December II, 1882 Phillips was
committed to await the arrival OF detective
from Chicago
"A heavy rain fell in New York Friday
night, and yesterday morning flooded many
streets in the city. In the morning there was q
heavy fog hanging over the bay and rivers, and
not only were the shipping much incommoded
but even the elevated trains were compelled to
run slow, TO avoid collisions.
An east-bound freight train on the Penn
sylvania Railroad parted Friday night at
Chickies Pa, and then collided with terrible
force. Three loaded cars were hurled into the
canal near by, and their contents ruined, and
several other cars broken. The water will be
drawn from the canal to recover the carA
The new United States man-of-war Chicago
came in collision yesterday morning with = tug
and float of freight cars in the East river, New
York. The weather at the time was foggy
The Chicago was not injured. but considerable
damage was done to the freight cars on the
float. The Chicago continued on her course.
Frank Frost, the cashier Of the Pacific
M
faulter. He was bonded by the Fidelity and
Casualty Company of New York. This com
pany secured his arrest conviction and SEN
tence to jail. A peculiar feature Of his sem
regular sentence, one day for every dollar he
stole. On this account he VIII have to serve
nine years extra
Two freight trains coIlided at Moro m,
yesterday. Both locomotives and several cars
were badly wrecked Two oil tanks were
broken, and the people living in the vicinity
came with vessels and secured oil enough for
lighting purposes for months. A box car was
shattered and out of It stepped horse un-
harmed. The trainmen jumped on and 'es-
capped. The road was completely blocked for
several hours.
The case of the seized American schooner.
was again before the Admiralty Court at 0t-
tawa yesterday. On motion of B. L Borden,
for the Dominion Government, the Chief JUS
tiee gave an order for the sale Of the vessel
conditonally that the order shall not pass until
next Wednesday. when Messrs. Meagher and
Drysdale expect TO receive instructions from
their clients in the United States
The boiler Of the tug Comet, Of the White
terday morning at Buffalo. badly wrecKing the
boat and injuring two OF the crew. The boiler
was thrown forward, smashing the forepart of
the boat into fragments; Engineer Daniel
into the canal, where he was picked up. One
of his arms and leg were broken, and he was
also badly bruised and scalded. Captain Alder
was also thrown into the water, but his in
juries are not serious. Ovrepressure was un-
doubtedly the cause Of the explosion.
"A nne looking young man appeared at the
recruiting station at Milwaukee few days ago,
and made application for admission to the
regular army. He passed an excellent examin-
alton and was accepted and sent to the 'front.'
His name was given as Edwin ]. Drexel and
after he left for the front it was learned that he
was a nephew of the late A. j. Drexel, the mil
lionaire banker of Philadelphia, whose daueh-
ter Catherine took the white ven at Pitts
burg convent on Thursday. He was = sort Of
disinterested member of the wealthy family
some of his youthful actions, it Is said, shock
ing his relatives to such an extent that they
concluded to let him out in the division Of the
property. After wandering about the country
for several years he considered the standing
army was about the last resort for him.
"A sensational breach of promise suit has
been instituted by Miss Mary Tart. young
lady Of White Bear village, Minn., against DR..
H. s. Romans. promising physician Of the
same place. The parties have been residents
there for number Of years, and are well
known in St Paul. The promise Of marriage
as both Miss Tart and DR.. Romans admit. was
quickly Glided by and the Doctor failing to fui.
fill his vows and promises. the young lady has
brought action for So, 600 as salve for wounded
isheed the Doctors money, $1,000 Of which is in
the Germ2ptc Bank, and smaller amounts in
other banks. DR.. Romans In his answer. does
not deny MS promise, Dut ne alleges that the
marriages was not to be celebrated until he was
in circumstances which would permit of it He
is now handicapped by Miss Tart having garn-
isheed his money, and he Is unable to do any
thing.
The absence Of the names of the Hon.
George Foster aud lady from the list of Cabinet
Ministers and their wives who were invited on
Thursday to dine with Sir John and Lady Mac
donald as Earnsclif proves that Lady Mac
donald Intends toignore her husbands Minister
of Finance and his "Chieago divorced" wife.
That means ostracism from Canadian society
for them at present the Minister Of Finance
and his wife live in 4 small brick cottage near
the Parliament buildings. They keep a servant
and in point Of economy are setting a very good
example to some Of the civil service clerks en-
ploved in his department. who, on . small
salary, are keeping up retinue of servants
that would do credit to the establishment Of .
Consu1 General. Mr.. Foster Is said to have
keenly felt the action of Archbishop O'Leary
at Westport, the other day. in excommunicat- 4
ing a woman who had been divorced in Chicago
and was living in Canada with . second hus-
band. Mrs. Foster, in the eyes Of the law.
stands ip the same position as this woman,
although not of the same religious persuasion
NOTICE was received at the Morgue last |
night that q child had died at No. Fourth |
street from convuIsions and the Coroner was |
vvanted No parficulars were furnished.