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New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
STRYCHNINE MIXED WITH SCGAR.
. A CONNECTICUT FAMILY NARROWLY ESCAPES FATAL
POISONING.

A A CONNECTICUT FAMILY NARROWLY ESCAPES FATAL
POISONING.
BLACK Rock, Conn, Feb. 21.-The facts in
what appears to be case OF attempted poisoning came
10 light to-day. On Monday morning, February H. The
coffee al The breakfast table OF Mrs Lewis Burr had
peculiar bitter TASTE which The addition Of sugar tended
to increase Mrs Buu's attention being called to the
strange condition of the coffee she thought IL might be
the fault water and accordingly ordered second
not made which exhibited the same results. There be
ing hut little sugar the bowl Mrs. Burr went 10 the
natrv and shed The bowl with two handuls tax
ing them package lying ON the she'll inc same
hitter taste with coffee and afterwards with
TEA made purpose OF test Mrs Bu1s suspicious
f the presence Of poison being c0nirmed She submitted
sgnple of the sugar to Chemist g. r. Wheeler OF
bridgeport, aud lie today reported the presence OF
strycbnine sufficient to kin number OF persons The
mystery the matter Is 10 the source OF inc poison
There Is no suspicion attached 10 anybody In Mrs Burrs
family and no actian has been taken to investigate
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
MILES OF FOREST LEVELLED.
4 HUNDRED LIVES LOST IN SOUTH CAROLINA
ALONE-A CATALOGUE OF HORRORS.
fBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl

4 HUNDRED LIVES LOST IN SOUTH CAROLINA
ALoNE-A CATALOGUE OF HORRORS.
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Co1r>,DIA 6, c.. Feb 21.-Additional details of
the terrible work wrought by the cyclone OF Tues
,ov plcht continue to be received from various
parts of the State From these reports 1t is estl-
mated that not less than hundred persons were
killed, and larger number seriously injured. In
the neirhborhood Of Ellenton, on the Port Royal
and Augusta Railway, all the houses on several
large plantations were demolished, and SIX negroes
killed The depot Fl JacksOn's Station was leveled
The store and dwelling of J. c. Hankinson was de-
stroved the family escaping with serous injuries.
Thomas Walters colOrcd was blown three hundred
yalfls and killed his body being terribly manged.
All the doors and windows OF Larkin Ladsons house
were blown ont and his bedding blown into the
freplaccs and burned up. The damage to timber
in that region is incalcuable
At Marietta County, q large, new Methodist
church was demolished, and twenty houses were
DESTROYED. In the village of GOhghtly, Spartan
burg County, three persons were killed and several
seriously injured. Several barns and stables : WeIe
levced, and all the horses and mules therein killed
Two children were AIKEN mimi juTed from bed Oh
which had fallen two heavy pieces of wood
This vicinity to-day presented trlghuu picture
of desolgtion Crippled cattle could he seen among
the debris of the barn, while bed othlng and
household furniture were scattered throughout the
In Fairfield County large number OF plantation
tencneuts occupied by cOlOred people were demo-
ished and many Of the inmates killed or injured.
The dwelling Of Mrs. Stirling, woman about sew
enty wears old, was blown down and she was killed
a young lady living with her was fatally injured.
LOADED FREIGHT CARS LIFTED IN AIR
IN Lancaster County the track of the cyclone was
from one to two miles wide. 1t blew down all the
timber tenants houses, GIN houses and other build
iuga and unroofed many large residences In Will
Hamsburgh County a house occupied by a family
named Harrington was wrecked and all its occu-
pants injured
Two tornadoes encircled the city Of Columbia,
neither of which touched it.
At Chappells Depot seven persons, dead and
wounded, lay on the depot platform all night and
next day awaiting medical attendance and trans
pOrtatiOn. Every building i'll the town Las been
tom to pieces by the cyclone. The storm seems to
have vented its fury, to greater or less degree,
throughout the entire State. Thousands OF acres 0i
forests were swept away like Chaff, Railroad cars
loaded with freight were lifted from the tracks,
hurled hundreds of yards and wrecked Numerous
instances are reported where husband, wife aud
children carried from theirhome by the storm,
carried high in the air and landed on the ground
again without sustaining any injury.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
AEEAIRS IN TnE DOMINION.

OTTAWA, Feb. 21.-The House of Commons
7qs in session till $40 a. The motion to go into COM
Tnttee on the resolution granting loan of nearly S30,
O)OO to the Canadian Pacific Railway carried by
vot 63. The resolutions were carried through
tlo mittec and reported
Ottawa Feb 21.-A meeting OF the special committee
appointed 10 inquire into the feasibility of navigation in
", on Bay, was held here to-day. DR. Bell, of the
deoogca Survey. was examined His tcstimonywent to
how that the straits were naygabe for four and half
rtbhin the year. and that so free weEe vessels h're
IN accident that the Hudson Bay Company had stopped
Issuing their vessels.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
THE CH1LDREN'S MISSIONARY SHIPS.
ANOTHER VESSEL TO BE BUILT FOR WORK IN The |
MICRONTsIAN ISLANDS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNE.]

IBI TELEGEMH IKIBUNE'J
BOsTON Feb. 21.--The Sundaysch0ol cllli-
dren Of America already sent three different VeSes
TO Cooperate with the missionaries IN the MlcrOneslh
Islands and viii soon send fourth. The first was but
in 1856 After ten years service her name was changed
and she was lost at sea. III 1866 the children built ana
equipped another Morning star She was wrecked III
1869 In 1870 another Morning Star was built III Last
Boston and sent out She is s in active service but
not, The Jotty,Gl says equal to all the delnanuS
upon her. II has been decided therefore, 10 pulu
o,r 4,sut,no ahout twice the size Of the present
vessel tn he supplied with steam az an auxiliary power
Once more the children have been called upon hu @ te
one arc flowing in. The vessel, II II estimated, VIII
cost $4,000; aud one dime annually II"n eicn SUI
srbcr will pay the running expenses. IL IS bu. l1m
weeks since the subscriptions were asked LOT hIrtuA
S25 900 has been received, and the American D3'ru
has determined TO helm the vessel az once. II WIZ pc
called the Morning star Shn VIII he bult at balL me;
and her measurenent will be about 1928 tons. she II
10 he I'm Boston ready 10 load September, 1850 and
Will sail for Honolulu about the lrst of November.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
A MISANTHROPES REQUEST
A VERMONT MAN LEAVES HIS PROPERTY TO FIGHT
CHRISTIANITY
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RIRUSE.]


[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RIeuSE]
BosToN, Feb. 21.-A queer misanthrope deu
at Bernardstown w. recently, and left curious "lu
which has been probacd. He gave all his property
oppose that horrid old OF kingcraft called rem
eiop" Mr. Warren was man OF strange IRE
who his later years had grown to look upon MS reows
with feeling akin to hatred About the last tning ne
did was to complete history of his life wmch WAS 10
have been read vt his funeral II contained denuncia
tion of religion In all s FORMS as hypocTlc cover or
sins that would otherwise be condemned by the words
peope His early life spent IN New-haIupsilI9 u nu
he was n member OF orthodox church On lhe oSitl
OF his wife, he wet West with two danghterSOneoi
snbseaurutly stole a considerable quantity OF ne
goods and ran away with man who boasteu OF nls
niety warren embtterered against his feowsretuIIe
East and settled I'm BernardsOwn twenty years ag1
He mt his money s. 900. in Government bonds ne
aftefward Tonnd a man in Boston who also also
hated religion, and Warren put MIS- pohus
i'm his new-found friend's safe. lie also
invested some cash In the Tom Paine memorial Dudhe
The money which he inTusted TO his friend was lost Du
tire widow Of that friend occasionally sent 10 warren
money. and kept the old man from want. Win inuch
ceremony he planled butternut tree ana
wish to be buried under it, as he was aYerse 10 socaeu
Christian hurlal
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF MERv.

LONDON, Feb 21.-The Cabinet Council to-
day subject of the to be pursued by
the Government in the debate In Parliament tomorrow
in regard to the annexation OF Mery to Russia Prior TO
the meeting Earl Granville received dispatches from Sir
Edward Thornton the British Ambassador at St. Peters
burg the that the Cars Government defended
the annexation as an obligation placed upon Russia by
the prayers of the TurcOman chiefs The Cabinet decided
upon definite line Of action, but It's inclination Is TO
the situation.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
BFSCJyDJyG THFIR CONTRACTS.

TROUBLE On TIE BALTIMORE AND OHI0s NEW
IINE-A BAD PRECEDENT.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNFl
BALTIMORE Feb. 21.-1he action OF Cmei
Engineer Douglass Of the Baltimore and ONO 'ai'roa'
deciding in the case the italian sbOrers arrested Last
ee, for rotipg at Aberdeen, that the general contrac
tors at work on sections Of the Philadelphia extension are
held responsible debts OF their
is causing no little trouble. dispatch from Ekton
Cecil County says that Burns and Noakes, contractors
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad FOR sections WeVe
n twenty Oh the new line from point two miles from
Flkon To Newark Dell have TesclndCd thelr contract
which amounts to half million dollars OF work lis
action on their part due 20 their refusal to pay the
heavv debts OF their suOc0nract0s Tro1el ana Combs
who have suspended payment including the wages 0 me
ahOrers employed by the slbcontiacl0Is' III Is likely
that other contractors will do the same.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
CONDUCT OF THE IRISH PARTY.
OPPOSED TO VOTE OF THANKS TO SPEAKER BRAND
Mr.. PARNELL's AMENDMENT.

MR.. PARNELL's AMENDMENT.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-The Irish party, in order
10 mark their OF the conduct OF Speaker Brand, IN
suspendng Irish members the session Of 1881, have
determined to oppose the vote OF thanks which viii he
proposed Mr.. Brands retirement from the Speaker
ship.
The debate. .on Mr.. Parnells amendment condemning
the Governments policy In Ireland resumed In the
House OF Commons this evening. Mr. F. II. ODonnell,
member for Dungaryan, said that EnglaDd's sarest
policy would be to allow the Irish to conduct their own
affairs If she did not do so, large accession of
Nationalist in a future Parliament might some day
greatly harm England
Mr. Gladstone, In asserting 10 an adjournment OF the
that the country ought 10 know that the unde
prOOn On of the debaCe TO the hndrance OF the Oner
business was the work OF small minority against strong
feeling the part the Of the House. The House
then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
TU0 WAYS or TAKING 4 SENTENCE.
Inv rr,rcBAPH TO THE rRIBryE.1

BANGOR, Me-, Feb 21.-Rai1aelc Capone was
today convicted of murder In the first degree, and In
connection with his accOmplce, Carmen santore, was
sentenced to he hung in April 1885. Notwithstanding
both had COUNSEL they made concluding speeches Tor
Themselves IN Italian before the sentence. santore the
cider cried as IL in despair, while Capone was smiling
o, r.cble.s IN tine lae Each declared bis innocence
and charged the other with the murder OF C0sCe, the
victim The fact that both unable 70 speak English
created much mpathy, although thePuplc peueNe the
,,,1ltp
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
HEAVY VERDICT REC0EERED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Int the case of Steven
sop Fernald & Co. against william Easily the jury to-day
rendered verdict for the plaintiffs in tho sum OF S45O2a
The claim of the plaintiff who are sugar brokers' was
pon six notes given by Easily, munufacturer who has
euerv in this city Charges or VIOLATIONS OF contracts
were also alleged Tho Claim or the plaintiffs was for
SSo tsu The defendant made counter claims
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
FURTHER STRIKES .4TF FAIL RIVER.
NUw HELP SECURED IN SOME OF NE MILLS FIRST
CLOSED.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TmGUSE.I

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIGuNEl
FALL RIVER, Feb. 21.-Thc strike among cot
ton operatives still continues with almost no pcrcepDle
change in its situation AT Union and one Border CITY
mill which were among those OF Which the strike was in
titutrd sufficient amount OF new help has been secured
70 run the machinery Tie other eight mills are S'l
closed The OF the Pocasset crescent bdrhay
and two of the Union mills are stil out The help IN
LYNN mill have returned to their places The operatives
in all the mills are restless and appear anxious TO partci
nate In the strike Petty strikes have occurred at several
mills during few days, but were ended after the
helm had interviews with the agents The ring prner In
The Duva and the spoilers in the Borden mills strck To-
dav mt n Is Thought that they will return tomorrow The
manufacturers refuse treat with the help In the present
diculty and taken deiuite action either 10
effect a compromise temporarily shut down the mills
general meeting Of cotton operatives Will be held sat
urdsy night TO establish knights OF Labor Unonahd 10
institute "a strike at other mills.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
ACCIDENT TO A FREIGHT TRAIN

WILKEsBARRE, Feb. 21.-A freight train on
the phia and Reading Railroad thrown from
the track at southWilkesbarro to-day, the cause being
misplaced switch. Engineer Peck leaped from the en-
CINE and was seriously injured. The fireman and brake
man escaped with slight bruises Before the train hands
had tme TO send out nagnan, coal train came a9bg
ana ran into the freight smashing number VI cars out
iniuriuR
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
A WAITING THE ATTACK ON BAC-NINH.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-The Marquis Tseng held
conference with Earl Granville at the Foreign Oco to-
day with reference to the imminent French attack upon
Bscninh 1t s reported that the Marquis advised Earl
Granville that the Chinese Government will consider an
attack by the French troops upon Bacninh declaration
of war by France against China and will Immediately
thereafter withdraw the Chinese Embassy from PaTls.
The Black Flags entrenched at the Hong HOa delta are
peaceful
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
USING HIS MOTHER ROUGHLY.

BUFFALO, Feb. 21.-Dr. John +. Wage was
arrested today charged win defraudng his mother OF
go e02 ~ selling property belonging 10 her. after secnr
in mower OF attorney and refusing TO give 1t up.
aeSed hat he also irew all the money she had in the
hank and the began 10 abuse her, 80 that she would
have 70 leave his house. He was ahmitted " Dah IN
rlr
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22

1s42 before he had reached the age OF twenty-five
his poems had been received with marked favor His trst
published volume " LIE Rellquare," which appeared
in 1s66and two years later volume entitled "Intimites"
published, and since then many other volumes OF
poems many OF which were crowned by the Acsdsmy,
have appeared He has written several dramas, some OF
which were highly successful He was for many years
connected with the library OF the Senate but since lsS
he held important post OF Archvis to the Comede
Francase He has received the decoration OF the Legion
nfH Hnnnrl
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22

tom House. The money given him and he was no, nov
again heard from. He next went TO the Womens Hosp p
found his baggage at the house of colored people WIN
whom he stopped and in IT found the "
numbcrof institutions in NewYOrk and other clties m
states that he at time connected with the
Navy. lie is about forty five years Old, 0f gooo pree'
and Intelligent
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
THE INTRIGUEs AGAINST NoRTHCoTE

LONDON, Feb. 21.-A meeting of the COnser-
vatves consider the question Of successor TO the
Speaker Of the House Of Commons gave Sir Stafford
NOrthcote warm ovation, showing its sympathy with
him attacks made upon his leadership. Lord
Randolph Churchill and other malcOntents Joined in the
demonstration No reference allowed to be made at
the meeting a change Of discipline of the party. In
spite of the ovation Sir Stafford NOrthcOte the ngres
him from the leadership Of the Conservative
continue.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
COMING STATE CONVENTIONS

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 21.-The Republican State
Convention win meet In Bangor on April 80
HARTFoRD, Feb. 2l.-The Connecticut Republican State
Convention viii DO held here April 23,
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22

LONDON, Feb. 21.-The recent visit of the
Prince OF Wales the sums Of the HOlbon district to
collect information in regard to the life Of the poor to as
sist him as a member OF the Royal Commission on
Dwellings of the Poor has been sufficient for his purpose
The arrangements for inspection OF South London
have been stopped, the Prince having nnaed that he
cnough Justify the objects OF the commission
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
4 CONFIDENCE OPERATOR CAUGHT.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 21.-The police to-day
arrested a swiEdler who gave his name as william +.
Lee. His aliases are Lebring, Leigh, Leyton, and b.
Burch He called at the Kelso Home and stated that be
had received advice that box Of minerals had been
sent from Peru 10 the Home, and certain amount OF
money was necessary take IL the NewYork Gus
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
GUNPOWDER IN 4 CHURCH ATTIC.
rnxrp1rcnApU TO THE TRIBUNE.

CLEVELAND, Feb. PA dispatch to The
Herald from Canton Ohio says "The discovery OF four
kegs of powder In the attic of the DunkaFd Church east
~ the city caused considerable excitement to-day The
roof OF the church blown off by the windsOrn yes
erdav and this led 10 the finding Of the powder. When
and by whom put there and for what purpose Is
lyT.nx
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
CHIyAMEN BEAR THE OPIUM MARKET

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-The opium seized
on the steamer City OF Toxic In January 1892 valued
$50 600 over which there has been much litigation
was offered sale to-day for the benefit OF the United
States Government A few boxes were sold when II be-
came evident that the Chinese had combined keep
down the price and the opium withdrawn by order
of the United states Marshil
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
OFF THEIR RESRRVATTON.

CHICAGO, Feb. PA dispatch from Billings,
Montana says "Five Piegsn Indians left their reser
walton and crossed the Yellowstone River at Clarks
Fork River 10 the Crow Reservation md stole nyt
ponies. Four Crow Indians, accompanied Dy Joseph
Gate, Chaupcey, Ames, Philip Eidle Lee NJ OweAs Aaa
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
,SNOW SHEDS CRUSHED IN.

EMGRANT GAP, Cal, Feb. PA thousand
feet OF snow sheds have been crushed IN here by the
ygerlt of the snow To-day west bound freight train
crashed into the sheds and twelve wrecked
M livps we lost.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
FEARS OF THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-In accordance with his
of Tuesday the Duke Of Richmond to-day
offered IN amendment to the blu offered by Baron Carl
ngford Lord Prvy Seal designed 10 afford better pro-
lection AGAINST the introduction OF the foot and mouth
disease from abroad. This amendment, which was
adopted makes the bill still more stringent IN US restrlc
tions upon the importation OF foreign cattle.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
SEVERE GALES IN GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-Severe gales are reported
in various parts Of the United Kingdom. They have
caused serious damage. terrific hurricane prevailed
to-day in st. Georges Channel There large tidal
wave IN the river Mersey.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
CASHIER ABBOTTS SIEALINGS.
,ux rr1rcR.pn TO IuE rRInuEpl

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEnl
RosToN. Feb. 2l.--The stealings of Tilden 6.
Abbott cashier OF the Union Market National Bank OF
WATERFOWL which at first were called $4,000 are now
found 10 amount S66 900 The rascality has been in
DrOgress two years.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
TELEGRAPH NOTES.
wRECKAGE WASHED Ashore.

ATLANTIC CITY ~ j., Feb. 2l-spars saih ana lot oil
ricgug were washed ashore on the beach about HHe
below this city to-day Though still held together ~ tne
rfgng they bore evidence Of having been In the water
a5sns Time The spars those nf a twOtOpIlaht
scbnoner suupOsed 10 be OF about 800 tons burden
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
COWS DIE OF HYDROPHOBTA.

Troy, y. Y, Feb. 21.-Two COWS owned by
stephentOwn farmers died to-day OF hydiopoo lney
,,,a At the month refused water and became enraged
=, IN. barking Of doa They were bitten by mad dog
in nnnarg last forty.two days before the disease made
its appearance In them.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
CORN-CRIBs SWEPT AWAY

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 21.-It is estimated that
the storm destroyed property valued at from
100000 TO $l20,000 within fifty miles of Evans
viii e. Within this space fully half the buildings
we've swept away, and 10000 or 10000 bushels of
corn lost.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22

three other white men followed the trail and had hcht
with the PeRan at Haistone Basin, forty miles nOrtI
east OF Billings Chauncey Ames and joseph Sa,e @ Mere
killed and Owens and Sidle we're wounded I0ur
Pieeans were killed The ponies were recaptured. Inc
bodies OF owens and Gate were taken TO Rsrk City'
Both were well-toIO ranchmen.'
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
VIRGIyIA BOURBONS FETTERED.

NNoRFoLK, Feb. 21.-An election to-day for a
State Senator and Delegates resulted In the election
of Coalonists This is looked upon Important, it
breaks The Democratic twOhirds majority In The State
LedAlature.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
Z" TRIP T0 AFRICA"

lBY TELEGRAPH 10 The TRIBUNE
BosToN, Feb. 21.-SuppSs opera, " Trip
% Africa was brought ont tonight at the Bon. The
bonse was crowded and enthusiastic and the piece gives
promise Of long Ii was handsomely costumed and
The music wa euug In excellent style.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22

BrAyTR. Penn Feb. 2l.The suit OF the Clty OF PITTS
hnr, aa8st Dr iIostctter bOndsman OF Andrew Hartu
% rccover the award 10 the city by Arbitrator Il W
v an sccount Of the water works closed this morning
verdict rendered IL favor OF the cry oI
A THOUSAND MIEERH on STRIKE
PITrsnURG Feb. 21-One thousand cOa hinleIs W tuo
Fourth Pool are Oh strike against reduction VI one
fourth cent per bushel IN the mining rate.
4 sNELTISG COMPANY EMBARRASSED.
MoSocAcY. Penn Feb. 2l.-The Monocacy Furnace
Companyy property IL In the hands OF the shefh lho
conhany was fcoporated under the general laws OF the
pennsylvania in July 1873 win an anIhS5ea
handed ind.hrdness against its property OF 100000
aud lis credit hid become considerably impaired
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
nAnnnNEn RY THE GOYERNOR.

ArRAyY Feb. a1.-1he Governor has pardoncd Homer
sE1nner convicted In Schuyler County Of arson Ia the
tbr decree and sentenced March 3, ISL to seven
ars 1'a r., A,,lurr Prison. A pardon refused In
aa9 lint the Governor finds that skinner was the victim
~, .praey between two men, one Of whom was the
ncnnty eltf OF Schuyler County,
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
DIrRrIN,s LORD MAYOR IN PARLIAMENT.

Do UBLINO LUhD MAIUN IN IANLI-A7HL1-NI'
DUBLIN, Feb. 21.-The Dight Hon. William
Mesgher Lord Mayor OF Dublin has been elected Mem
ber of Parliament Meath in the place OF Robert Henry
Metgc resigned Mr.. Meagher met with no opposition.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-22
TROUBLE OVER MRs. MACKAYS PoRTRAI

NEW MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH ACADEMl'
PARIS, Feb. 21.-The two vacancies In the
.JI, t1oncass were nlled to-day by the election OF
Franois Copp6o to succeed " de Laprae and Of NJ DO
Lesseps to succeed Henri Martin.
IN. Copss Ia poet and draDlsuit' lie was porh IN