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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
LOVE CONQUERS ALL.
Senator Vests Son the Hero of a Roman
tic COurtshIp-He Marries the Girl
Of His Choice After Five
Years. Probation.
ESPECIAL TO THE DIsPATcH.l

ESPECIAL TO THE DIsPATcH.l
ST. LOUIS, December 31.-Alexander
Vest, son of Senator George G. Vest, is the
hero of romantic courtshIp that has ex-
tended over five years, and which to-day ter
minated in marriage. At noon he obtained
a license to marry Katherine Servis, a
social star and an heiress. The news
caused much surprise. 1t was very gener-
ally believed that the engagement between
them had been broken of forever, when
Miss Servis, nearly year ago, Tilted Vest,
a few days before the date set for their mar
riage.
The match met with violent opposition on
the part OF the young lady's mother. A
number of Miss Servis' friends advised her
against the marriage, asserting that young
Vest was not settled enough to make
a good husband. 1t was reported
a few months later that Vest was to marry a
Young lady in Montana whom he had known
and loved years before in Missouri when
both were very young. While this
story was told by some of his
most intimate friends, others said that there
was no truth in it, and that they had private
letters from him denying it.
Early in October last, Miss Servis re-
turned from Europe and went to reside at
her mothers home in the suburbs. She
seemed to have lost all de-
sire for society, and since she
has been sent back, has rarely been
seen out She has retired almost COM
pletelv from society. The fact was re-
marked by her friends, and conjectures as
to the cause were frequently made. That
she and Vest corresponding does not
appear to have been known to a soul except
themselves, but the securing of a marriage
license by them to-day is conclusive evil
dence that they have been.
1t is the old story of true love breaking
through bolts and bars. No doubt Vest
came to the city on her promise to wed him,
and after all their trials and tribulations,
they are finally married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.
Additional Tests Prove That EIectricity IL
Sure 10 KilI-Eveu Scientific Resus-
citatinE Apparatus Proves
of no AVniI.

of no Avail.
AUBURN, N. Y, December 31.-The
commission appointed to inquire into the
subject of electrical execution was here to-
day. The commission desired to test the
horse and fout-weeks-old calf
were procured and taken into the
prison. Reporters were not allowed
to witness the tests, but this evening DR..
Mcdonald announced that the calf and the
horse had been put to death with sudden
ness that was highly gratifying to the COM
mission. A current of about ], 900 volts was
used. The horse was killed first. The wires
were attached to his head and to one of his
hind feet just below the gambril JOINT
The animal was instantly killed, the time
of the contact being less than half minute.
The horse made no struggle and there was no
evidence that he suffered This experl ment
on the horse confrmedan experiment which
Drs. Macdonald and Rockwell had had at
the Edison laboratory last summer. The
horse which was killed then made no strug-
gle. In the experiment on the calf the time
of the contact was less than 10
seconds. As soon as the calf fell
over and the current was shut of, DR.. Fell
performed the operation of tracheotomy
\OpShAuS 1uO uAAu-plpcI duu dppl1cu
patent resuscitating apparatus, maintaining
an artificial respiration for half an hour, but
the cali was beyond the help of science. In
this case there was no suspended animation.
The current had done its duty SO effectively
that death was instantaneous
DR.. Fell, who is professor of physiology
in the Buffalo Medical College, has used
his resuscitating apparatus successfully in
five cases when an attempt to take life had
been made by the use of poison or by cutting
the throat. In these cases an artificial
respiration had been kept up for several
hours and the patients had recovered. The
apparatus consists Of tube and bellows,
and some delicate mechanical contrivances
to control its workings. The members of
the commission had him come to Auburn
expressly to attempt to restore the lives of
the animals operated upon, and his inability
to do so they think demonstrates that the
electrical current is sure death every time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
A WAR ON COLOMBIA.
Contin,led from .FYrst Paae.

it was not filed in, and it is not ordinarily
the custom for captains to fill this blank.
Collectors are empowered to detaln any YES
sci maniiestly built or equipped for such
purpose.
The right of vessel to go out armed and
equipped as is the Whitford has, however,
been pretty clearly established by the State
and Treasury Departments. The United
States Consul at Apia, in 1877, seized the
schooner Peerless because she was armed
precisely as is the Whitford. The matter
was referred to Washington, and this con-
struction of the law was made by the Secre-
tary of State, and concurred in by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury:
A RULING ONCE MADE.
1 am not aware of any international prohibi-
tion or of any treaty provision which would
prevent vessel trading amid the
groups of islands of the South Sea
from carrying couple Of guns and
arms for the proper and necessary protec-
tion Of the vessel against violence on the part
of lawless and partially civilized communities,
or of the piratical crews which are represented
to occasionally frequent those waters; pro-
Vlded always, that the vessel carrying such
guns and arms itself be on lawful voyage,
and be engaged in none other than peaceful
commerce, and that such guns and arms be
intended solely for the purpose of defense and
self-protection.
In the opinion of the authorities at the
Custom House best posted in such matters,
the Whitford is fully justified in going pre-
pared for self-defense, and would have a
perfect right to resist capture if she first
complies with all the requirements Of the
law. c. Calderon, Consul General
of the United States of Colombia, in this
city, construes the law precisely as do the
New York merchants engaged in the trade.
''I do not understand the new construction
put upon the law in Carthagens," said the
consul, to-day. 81 have not been notified
by the Government of any change in its reg
ulations, and have written to both Colon
and Carthagens to find out what it means
No replies have come to me yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
TWO SETS OF SENATORS.
Both Parties In Montana Are Preparing TO
Elect Their Candidates.

Both Parties In Montana Are Preparing TO
Elect Their Candidates.
HELENA, MONT, December 31.-In the
Senate to-day w. F. Sanders, Republican.
received out of 8 votes for United States
Senator The Senate adjourned without a
choice for second Senator, until tomorrow
morning. In the Republican House San
ders received all the votes. Matte, Power,
Carpenter and Knowles were put in nomi-
nation for second Senator, but without bal
loting the House adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
At a caucus of the Republicans tonight,
Power was said to be in the lead, with the
prospect that dark horse would get away
with the prize tomorrow. The Demo-
Gratis of the House and Senate were in eau
Gus tonight, and it is understood that w.
A. Clark, of Butte, was one of the nomi-
nees, with Martin McGinnis and S. T..
Hauser running close together for second
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
SHBEWD POLITICAL MOVE.
Frank Jones, of New Hampshire, Working
TO Succeed Senator Blair.

Frank Jones, of New Hampshire, Working
TO Succeed Senator Blair.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., December 81.
There was a shrewd political move at the
meeting OF the Boston and Maine Railroad
Directors, in Boston. to-day. 1t resulted in
the election, as President, OF Hon. Frank
Jones, of Portsmouth, N. H., who has long
been working to throw the influence OF the
extensive Boston and Maine system in favor
of the Democratic party of New Hamp-
shire, and to-day he succeeded in his first
step.
1t is everywhere admitted that Mr.. Jones
will now take his coat off to secure the Gov
ernorship of the Granite State for his son-in-
law, Charles A. Sinclair, and with the big
railroad corporation at his back, the chances
of his success are very bright. Frank Jones
also hopes to succeed Henry w. Blair as
United States Senator in 1891, and Harry
Bingham to succeed W. E. Chandler in 1895,
or vice versa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
DOCTORS DISAGREE.
Death From a Pistol Bullet Called Acute
Congestion by sOme-The McGinty
Joke Mt the Bottom of
the Tr0ublP.

Joke Mt the Bottom OF
the Trouble.
NEW YORK, December 31.-A sensation
was caused in Westchester village to-day
when it became known that the body of
John Rusk, the young man who was shot on
the night of December 10 at Throgg's Neck,
as alleged, by Thomas Hart had
been disinterred at st. Peters Epis-
copal churchyard in Westchester.
On Saturday last Coroner Matthews
concluded the inquest in the case, and the
jury surprised everybody by rendering the
following verdict: I'VE find that John
Rusk came to his death from acute conges-
tion and edemia Of the lungs, this verdict
being rendered on the evidence of DR.. Mac
Nichol and E. A. Williamson. We, the
jurors, having no evidence from the testi-
mony taken from the witnesses before us to
prove that Thomas Hart shot John Rusk,
therefore it is our duty to exonerate the said
Hart from the affair or of being the cause of
John Rusk's DEATH"
Immediately after the inquest, Coroner
Matthews went to the White Plains Jail
and in formed Sheriff Schirmer of the YER
dict found by the jury, and suggested that
Hart be released on bail. The Sheriff said
that be had no authority to discharge Hart,
ana that the latter WoulQ remain IN jail
unless the Court ordered his release. Dis
trict Attorney Baker was not satisfied with
the Coroner's inquest, and decided to make
an investigation on his own account. He
accordingly employed Isaac Butler, the
sexton of ST. Peters Church, to disinter the
remains of Rusk.
This was done to-day. and Drs Louis
Livingston Seaman, of New York, and E.
W, Lyon of New Rochelle held an autopsy
They found that Rusk, instead of dying of
congestion OF the lungs, died of a pistol
shot wound, the, bullet having penetrated
the intestines. The sworn statements of
Drs. Seaman and Lyon will be presented to
the grand jury which meets in February,
when the case will be thoroughly investi-
gated. In the meantime Hart will be kept
in the county Jail. District Attorney
Bakers term will expire at IL o'clock to-
night, but his successor, VIM. P. Plat, will
take up the case and secure all the evidence
possible for the grand jury. The shooting
of Rusk, it is alleged, was the outcome Of
the HMcCIintv" ioEe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
Randall Club Omcsr..

A meeting will be held tomorrow even
ing of the Randall Club, at which the new
officers will be installed by. the President
elect, Frank j. Weixel, who is down for an
address. The retiring President. Mr.. j
Pressly Fleming, is out in card thanking
the members Of the club for past fayors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
PULL FAITH IN PARNELL.
The Irish National League DenOunces the
Attack Made Upon Him.

Attack Made Upon Him.
DUBLIN, December 31.-At the Leagues
meeting held here, the speakers denounced
the attack made upon the private character
of Mr. Parnell, and said no method was so
dishonest, but it might be tried in the
hope to injure the Irish cause, but that
nothing could shake the love and trust of
the Irish people for their leader.
Mr.. Leamy, member of Parliament, said
they vino thought they could induce the
people to forget the services already rem
dered by Ny. Parnell, thoroughly failed to
understand the Irish race.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
THE LATEST FROM BRAZIL.
Considerable Discomfort With the COntiuu-
ntinn nf The MilIturr RuIc

COusioefaDie OtscOhteht WIN tne OOu1iuus
ntfOn of the Military Rule.
LISBON, December 31.-Letters and
papers from Brazil under date oi
December II, say that the Gov
ernment has urged all political parties
to constitute Immediately some kind
of representation Eor the different States in
view of the RAPIDLY increasing disorganizs-
ton and the prevailing discomfort with
the military dictatorship. The advent oi
the Republic Will be celebrated on April z.
Some citizens of Rio Janeiro are forming
a society to assure Dom Pedro an annuity
equivalent to the interest on 5000 contos.
An inventory on his property gives its value
as 80 contos.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01

BERLIN, December 81. The Military
Gazette publishes an imperial order that the
regiment of dragons, entitled the Queen of
England's Regiment, will henceforth be
called the Queen of Great Britain and Ire
lands Regiment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
OUR MARY TO MARRY.
Why Americas Leading Actress Has De-
cided TO Abandon the StaEe.


cided TO Abandon the Stnge.
lBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH:
NICE, December 31.-Mary Anderson re-
ceived THE DISPATCH correspondent to-
day at the Hotel Mediterranean, and said:
"I want the report denied that am about
to play in The Tempest 1 wish it dis
tinctly understood that 1 have no intention
of returning to the stage, at least for an in
definite period"
Mrs. A. De Navarro and her son, Of New
York, with whom Miss Anderson is travel
ing, are the only persons enjoying the
companionship of the actress. Great init
macy has arisen between them, and it is
generally understood this intimacy has de-
veloped into an engagement between young
De Navarro and Miss Anderson. If this is
SO, it explains the recent changes in Mary's
plans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
ENFORCING THE LAW.
Stale Factory Inspector Martin About
Ready to Begin His Work.
HE HAS VISITED OTHER STATES
And Seen How Exactly Similar Laws Are
Therein in Operation.
CIRCULARS SENT TO MANUFACTURERS
Calling Their Attention to the Child Labor Laws to be
Enforced.

State Inspector of Factories William II.
Martin is now prepared to enforce the law
passed last May in regard to the employ
pent of child labor in factories. He fur
nishes DISPATCH representative copies of
the sections of the law he expects to enforce
within a few weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
NEW MEN MAY QUIT.
The Imported Gripmen Said to Feel
Somewhat Dissatisfied.
ALLEGATIONS OF DECEPTION MADE.
A Supplemental Strike Now Considered q
Possibility.
TIE ROAD IN OPERATION AS USUAL
An Information Against the Principal. and Witness
in Custody.

An employment agency is charged with
a CHASTITY practical joke. The two men
killed on the Lake Erie road yesterday are
said to have been sent there on wild goose
chase by Geisler, the employment agent.
The police authorities have taken hand.
They promise serious results to the practical
joker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
An 1mmrp.e Amounl of Bn.Ine,..

NEW YORK, December 31.--The Equit-
able Life Assurance Society reports for the
year a new business OF S175, 100000. the
largest business written BY any company IN
society now exceed S625, ,0O0,00 the assets
are $1G5, 900 200, and its surplus $22. .50O. 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
RenYnnderrrift Retler.

The many friends of Ben Vandergrift
were alarmed yesterday afternoon by a re-
port that he was growing seriously ill at
Hot Springs. Many kilograms Of inquiry
were sent About 10 o'clock last night there
came message TO mis- fathers house saying
that he was much better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
WITH REGAL HONORS.
The Remains Of the Ex-Empress VIII b.
Laid TO Rest.

OPoRTo, December 31.-Prince Don AL
fonso has arrived here to arrange for the
funeral of the Empress. Dom Pedro at
tended mass to-day in the mortuary cham
ber.- He wept profusely.
The coffin is oak-lined, with purple vel
vet and with crystal light. The funeral
will be held with regal honors, and will be
at the Church of San Vincent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
NEW YORK RECOGNIZES THE GRIP.
The Fashionable Complaint Ackuowledg ged
by Two High Authorities.

by Two High Authorities.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.f
NEW YORK, January 31.-The grip was
recognized officially in this town to-day for
the first time. The recognition came from
two sources. The Board of Health issued a
bulletin o advice, and the New York County
Medical Society announced the result of
the meeting of a special committee, held
the night before. The Board of Health
was careful to refer to the prevailing dis
order as influenza. The medical society
talked about ''the grip
The upshot of the whole thing is that old
and sick people are warned by the Board of
Health to call doctor the moment they
catch cold, and the doctors of the town are
going to meet together next Saturday, and
discuss the influenza from top to bottoms and
make recommendations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
A FAITHFUL OFFIcER8 REWARD,

Allegheny Policeman.
Officer Edward Milligan, of the ALLIE
gheuy force, was presented with handsome
Smith & Wesson nickel-plated, hammerless
revolver last evening BY the merchants and
residents living on his beat. Roddy's
jewelry store, at 4S Ohio street, was the
scene of the presentation, and the gift was
presented to the officer by Librarian Benney
on behalf of the donors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
Not Prepared for a blizzard.

Detroit News.1
A Solon, Kent county, young man, with
more zeal than sense, has pawned his over
coat to get money to get married. The warm
congratulations of his friends won't keep
the goose flesh off his back when Manitoba
wave comes sliding down the Kent county
meridian,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
william wenLe Dead.

William A. Wenke, son of Daniel
Wenke, the well-known Southsider, died
yesterday, in the 3Oth year of mis- age, after
a lingering illness. The funeral will take
place tomorrow from the residence OF Mr..
John Phillips, on Southern avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
Cru,b.d :. ~. BLACK Diamond.

James Smith, employed at the Black
Diamond Steel Works. had his leg crushed
yesterday afternoon by casting falling on
It. He was removed to his home on Char
lotte street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
ONLY AN ATTORNEY PAYS.
How n Kansas Legislator Accounts for n
Charge of Bribery.

Charge of Bribery.
ABILENE, KAN. December 31.-J. R.
Burton, who was charged by Secretary
Fuller, of the Topeka Insurance Company,
with having accepted money from the COM
pany To influence legislation" in favor of
the company, admits he received the amount
stated. but Indignantly denies that they
were in the nature OF bribe. They were
received by him, he says, after the adjourn
ment of the Legislature and were in payment
o his services as the company's attorney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
Not n Time for Delay.

LONDON, December 31.-Mr. Lewis, on
behalf of Mrs. o'Shea, has written to Cap
tain o'Shea's solicitor, asking him to serve
the citation in the divorce case without de-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
a PennIty for rhe PrIests.

PARIS, December 31.-The Government
intends to enforce the legal penalty against
300 priests convicted Of meddling With the
elections
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
MIs. Cu.ncL n nIcKee.nnr,.

Miss Cusack, the "Nun of Kenmare,''
will speak in Blue Ribbon Hall, McKees-
port, tomorrow evening. There are ex-
pectations of q very large attendance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
THE STRIKERS ON TOP.
Even the Government Railways Cannot
Secure Sufficient Coal.

StNWIS t-1IlllO'NIIt N1'1N1s
BRUSSELS. December 31.-The miners at
Charleroi are unable to fulfill their contract
with the Government to supply 10000 tons
for the State, and the stock in hand for use
on the railways is nearly exhausted. Ami
cable overtures made to the strikers have
had no good results.
Notices are placarded at Mons in which
the miners insist upon. the increase of 15 per
cent in their wages with a minimum of 8S
cents day for any day. and the recognition
of nine hours as q days work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01

LONDON, December 31.-An unknown
philanthropist has given e10O, 900 to found
hospital for convalescents in London.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
Mr.. MILLS, OF TEXAS,
Makes a Little Speech to Tariff Re-
formers of New England.
CLEVELAND THE PATRON SAINT
Of Those Who Are Fighting Against tks
Protective System.
HARRISON COMPARED TO KING GEORGE
President Eliot Of Harvard College One Of tue PrOmi.
seni 6szH.

Thsannual dinner Of Massachusetts,
Tariff Reform LeAsue va given lass sven
ing. Roger O. Mills vas the crater - the
occasion He EsaeTTsd 70 Grover Cleveland
as the leader in the sttAeks on the protective
system. Other IPeaksvs echoed this sentiI
ment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01
ATTEMPT TO SETTLE.

A meeting of the strikers will be held
this evening in Knights of Labor hall TO
take some action on the strike. A commit
tee will wait on President Elkins in the
meantime to try to settle the trouble.
An official of an organized association of
workers said last night:
"Great dissatisfaction seems to exist among
the new men with regard to their positions.
A number of them said to-day that had they
known they were brought here to take the
place of men who were discharged, or
obliged to leave the employment of the COM
pany, because they had simply Joined labor
organization, that they would not have
come. AS far as can learn the feeling
among them is so strong that they will
throw up their work, and either return
whence they came, or take work on one or
other of the roads. The company claims to
have won this strike, but don't think the
matter has at all reached the end. The united
labor Organizations of the city and county
have yeeSo take a hand in it, and such a
development may ensue as is not at present
counted upon"
The Pennsylvania Railroad officials re-
port much increased traffic during the last
two days. They have noticed an unusual
number of the working element among pass
engers but they are unable to say whether
the increase OF traffic is due to the difficulty
on the Oakland line or to the usual increase
of traffic at the beginning of the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-01

The Pope is pleased with the growth OF
Catholicism in America and the laws OF
this country. He makes a strong appeal
against the present policy of the Italian
Government. Premier Salisbury has Sc
we're attack of the influenza.