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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.
NORTHERN OHIO UNDER WATER.
THE MAUMEE AND CUYAHoGA OvEDFLow-BRlDGEs
WASHED AwAY-RAILkoAD TRAFFIC CHECKED.

WASHED AwAY-RAILk0AD TRAFFIC CHECkED
CLEVELAND, Feb 5.-From all parts OF Ohio
reports Of disastrous floods which nearly equal In
point Of damage, those OF last when property val
ued at millions OF dollars destroyed damaged
At Toledo the small streams emptying into the Maui
NEE have overowed their banks, and large Ice gorges
have formed in the river at Toledo. Fears OF great
flood increasing hourly In the vicinity OF Canton,
Stark County, the flood has already occasioned much
damage. Two bridges and treste of the
Valley Railroad have been washed awayi and
the l0wlands are flooded. All trains are
abandoned between the city and Bedford. The water
has risen above the banks and has damaged the Valley
tracks and those Of the Connoton road to such an extent
that all trains delayed at Fremont. The river 10
rising rapidly 1t has risen ten feet since morning and
preparations are made for big food
The Cuyahoga River in this city is on the rampage At
this hour the wharves under water, and lumber
yards, iron docks and cellars are flooded
At Grassells acid works near the weigh
lock- large gorge Is inc "e"nS
OF flooding the lowand
overowed he banks and flooded the surrounding coun
try. The Valley railway bridge at Peninsula has been
partly carried away ana p o ne bs VNe1 Road
north of Peninsula have been abandoned and tTac mas
Valley tracks under water for fifteen miles SOUTH
and traffic has been suspended. -,
trs. Grave ioSrs M6r are sob Jsaerson
in this city will be carried away by the force of the
reetOns TO get the rolling stock into places OF safety
the railroads suffering seriously both in the
DELAY of trains and damage roadway Probably the
Connoon suffered than any other road. The road
passengers and from the Cleveland
and Pittsburg road Bedford, twelve miles out. The
ConnOOn road loses about half mile Of track washed
out The ice makes q blockade at the bridges, and the
track forms a DAM The water backed up the valley half
mile, spreading from hill to hi and finally broke over
the track lower lcyee, and washed the embank-
ment from under the track The river continues rising
and great damage Is feared
Near Eyrla tonight, two bridges the Tuscarawas
Valley road and several miles OF track were washed
away. Another gorge Is forming In the Cuyahoga near
Peninsula. 1t will cause considerable damage i'll tails
vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION.
spyAroR MORRILL, INTRODUCES A BILL TO AMEND
THE MCPHERSON BILL.

SENATOR MORRILL, INTRODUCES BILL TO AMEND
THE MPHERsoN BILL
WILMINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Morrill, IN
,roduc.d in the senate to-day bill in amendment OF
senator McPhersons bill TO provide for the issue Of cir
rIang notes TO National banking associations pro-
for the issue by the Controller of the Currency upon
deno,s OF United states bonds OF circulating notes as
foows on four per cent bonds deposited prior to Jann
ary l. so0 circulating notes to amount equal TO Ito
per cent Of par value OF such bonds provided that the
issue of circulating upon this class Of bonds de-
posted OF held In the first succeeding January
1890 shall not exceed 100 per cent Of the par value OF
such bonds and that the such bonds deposited
or held in each succeeding year thereafter shall DC
per cent less than In tho year preceding untn inc '
OF the issue b reduced to the par value OF the bonds
IL provides further that tho depodt Oh any ene"
states bouds now authorized BY law orcalshs % noss
NAV be issuod the dspos tor an no; ,;,os
ing The oar value o snoh bonds, but thst ~ no
the total amount OF soh notes ssaeo " Asy iI - in
sxoreA the amouns OF its capital stock sc'u"h' SA
OF that time. .,.., NV INA FINANCE Com.
rittss and VIVA BY vote OF 10 substituted iVi tns
shsrwan Rsnking bill Senator MoPhersons phI was
suDsttned for both and reported 70 Ine sen
ate On that occasion the forsgons meSsuf9 Sas
ported BY senators Morrill, Aldreh Anaon 'eass @lH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
PRINCETON RESOLVES TO ROW.

EXCITING MEETING oP THE sTUDENTs-THE
PRINCEToNIAN's " UNPOPULARIrY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.l
PRINCETON, Feb. 5.-At a mass-meeting OF
the college it was unanimously voted that Princeton
should enter crew In the intercollegiate races TO be
rowed this coming season. The Pr1Hcet0ndn, weekly
paper published by the students, Immediately opposed
this plan, claiming, first, the meeting in which
the boating association organized was too sparcey
attended, second that Prncetons past record in the
aquatic sport poor that the college dignity re-
qured withdrawal. The paper maintained strenuous
opposition through three issues
This evening at the request Of the faculty, another
meeting was held in the gymnasium The interest mani
tested was intense and there fully five hundred
present. The question, " Shall Princeton rowP was
argued great length and the policy which The Prince
tonan had adopted severely criticised The manag-
ing editor Harlan S4 stated that he acted without CON
sultation with his associates. II further appeared that
the majority Of the board were warmly IN favor OF sup
porting the crew When the question was finally put to
vote It carried by large majortyJ and Princeton
will accordingly be represented as heretofore.
The interest in boating is unusually active there being
about thirty men in training. The gathering t0-
night which intended to drive the college from the
water, resulted In making permanent place there Tor
her The PriHceOfidn has fallen into dsrepute among
the students Ia taxing such an active stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
4 DOMESTIC TRAGEDK.
A MAN SHOOTS HIS WIFE AND BLOWS HIS OWN
BRAINS OUT.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
HOMER, n. Y, Feb 5.-James E. Lines shot
his wife twice through the head and neck to-day and
then blew his brains out. Lines was wellknown IN
this vicinity but considered dangerous man since
an attack made by him his years which
nearly resulted in homicide Three weeks ago he arrived
here from Denver where he had lived apart from his
family nearly three years. Lines said that his visit
made for the purpose Of taking his wife back with him
While here he lived at the OF his oldest with
his wife
This morning he went to the carriage
top factory of W. A. Moore to make business arrange
ment with him after which he returned TO his sons
house aud packed his handbag for his departure. While
doing 30 he became involved in quarrel with his wife,
DURING which she refused TO return with him TO Denver
The alteration became violent that the daughter-in
law left the house. afterward, pistol shots were
heard and Mrs Lines seen staggering from the
house Some wOrkmen caught her rs she was falling.
She only retained consciousness long enough TO say l
am killed. my husband has shot me. The house was I'M
mediately surrounded to prevent Lnes5 escape 5uch
precaution was unnecessary He was found on the floor
with his head resting III chair, dead,
with ghasy buet-hOle through the head from which
the brains OOzlng Mrs Lines was shot through the
neck and through head and cannot possibly recover
nom her oomatOse condition. The excitement ia very
great and Il IA doubtful II Lines would have escaped mob
law had he not committed suicide. He man of mus-
cal talent but person Of rabid opinions and violent tenn
per- while his wife highly respected for her gentle
hess and pleasant qualities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
MR.. TELLER AND CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNEl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Secretary Teller Is an
moved by the publication of what purports to be an
sooount of conversation with him, In which he Is
reported as rejecting severely, not only on the
work of the Civil Service Commissioners but on tho
law under which they act. He yesterday wrote to
Dorman B. Eaton the following letters
lido not suppose need to say to you that nave nsd no
the article which grossly msrepesents me- we'll as tho
work OF the Commission. have not called on the COM
mission certify applicants for appolntHeht IN tne az
terror Department because the gradual closing OF the
work IN the Censns Office has left large number OF very
efficient clerks to be provided for have reduced tne
force transferring the clerks 20 other bureaus
IA have occurred DO not think that siclent
time has lspsed since the passage OF the CV Serce
b 10 enable us TO Judge OF the advantages 70 be derived
from that act know Of reason for sayihs ina VIC
b has been failure advantage s already appSI-
ent in Department TO some extent ir'm he
pressure Of applicants for position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
EXTRA POLICE DUTY At FALL RIVER.
OFFICERS APPEAR AT ITS MILL GATEs-IN UNIFORM
AT ALL HoURs-INDIGNANT sPINNERs.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSEl

OFFICERS APPEAR AT ITS MILL GATES-IN UNIFORM
AT ALL HoURs-INDIGNANT sPINNERs.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSE.l
FALL RIVER, Feb. 5.-Everything was quiet
and orderly here to-day aud thus far nothing has oc-
Cured in the way OF a sensation. There Is feelng
brewing among other classes Of operatives besides the
spinners which bodies good to some OF the mills III
it develops It will compel their complete cessation until
the tide turns one way the other The ouck-boys ana
spuners struck work In the two Durfee mills to-day ana
assert that they will not return until the wages are re-
stored This makes sixteen mills which have felt the
effect of the present strike.
In anticipation of serious results from the strke specal
orders have been given the police to be IN readiness at
sny moment They are now obliged to wear their uni
forms at all hours even when duty The men who
90 on duty at o'clock remain until p when they re-
turn TO the station remaining there until 6 at whch me
they arc detailed for duty IN the vicinity OF the mills,
where trouble is anticipated The use OF the police ior
this pupose appeas 70 wholly uncaed for AMI causes
much comment. The spnners are Indignant
The apDearauce Of the police at tho mill
gates this morning led to much hOong and eerng For
some fine collision between the Omcels anu pc0po was
imminent but the police finally succOedeu III ulspsIsns
the crowd The ematter OF police interference WI DeNes
gated by the committee having lhe siaA liz ~ M III 10 ~
ronmttec VII be appointed 70 wait upon he IaS OI 70
demonstrate akanst u. The Board OF taue WIZ plopau
moi meet again before next Week. prominent nln
official said to-day: "As long as We 90 on III TINS Waytne
sI,uners can sustain their strike lhey hd,o sNuuA ~
se of hc poorest PAID mills in the city ana IN some ot
he hest naid nre at work which viii keep them going
The only way to them u TO smut uoWh " the hs'
and show them what we can 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
FAToRIYG THE TRADES UNIONS.

kLARGE DELEGATION FROM BALTIMORE AD-
DRESSED BY GOVERNOR M'LANE.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRBUNE.l
BALTIMORE, Feb. 5.-The agitation caused
by Governor MeIanes proposed labor legislation In favor
of the trades unions and against the manufacturers had
fresh fuel added to-day by the visit TO Annapolis Of
1000 sives Of the various unions to express
approbaton OF the Governors conduct The delegation
preceded by brass band marched through the streets
the brckaycTs taking the right Of line while representa-
tves OF twenty yfOur other unions marched behind In the
order of the butcher the baker and candestck
maker"
A large train took them TO Annapolis. They marched
past State House, being reviewed by Governor Nc
Lane and several members OF the Legislature and hang
In front Of the State House they addressed by
Governor McLane who made highly anicapital speech
He said that the eighhOuT law Justified by the old
English law saying that IN King Afonsos time the rule
was eight hours TO play and work and sleep He accused
the press of the state OF being oneded ana said that
his heart went out for labor but not for capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
SHOT WHILE TYING 4 PRISONER.
fly TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. |

COLUMBIA, s. c., Feb. 5.-Ford Knox, a
negro 4. wanted In Cabarrus County, n. O. for horse
stealing and murder. Yesterday William Durant young
white man of Fort MIL s. c. ascertaning that the out
law was in that neghborhood procured warrant armed
himself with two pistols and started out In
pursuit Of Knox The latter offered no resistance when
Durant came up with him. But bis captor knowing the
holding one OF his pistols in his hand knox seeing ns
opporunity quickly seized the pistol nom Durant anc
sbat him i'm the abdomen As Durant fell he drew his
remaining pistol, and rising on his elbow, fired three
shots at the retreang negro but without enect ana
Knox was again at large large force are now searon
ing the country the negro, for the purpose nching
him. Durant is dying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Feb 5.-Rchard Davies Member Of Parlla-
ment for Anglesea has resigned.
LONDON, Feb. 5-A Berlin dispatch to a local news
agency reports that advces have been received there
from Madrid to the effect that dangerous symptoms of
dsoyalty manifesting themselves in the Spanish
army, and that another revolt Is feared.
WARSAW. Feb. 5.-An inquiry into Nhilist intrigues at
the Imperial Marie Institute in this city, has resulted in
the dismissal of the drecress the widow Of Councillor
OfState.
LONDON, Feb. 5.-America has purchased the Dundee
whaer Thetis TO be used for the relief OF the Greey
expedition The Theis two years old. 1t is OF 600
tons burden and the strongest and stanchest OF the
Dundee Whalug-heet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06


AND CURLING.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
MONTREAL. Feb. B.-The day be- gan with hail ana
ended in drizze that froze to everything. IL hsd
no effect on the days programme. Early IN tne
forenoon 100 or more members OF the Montreal 0on-
tractors Association started from Dominion square
on their annual sleigh drive. The streets leading
into the square were densely crowded with sleighs
and people There was great enthusiasm and amid
the noise of horns, cheers, and waving of handker-
chiefs the procession consisting of three four-in-
hands. seven tandems, and thirty single sleghs,
passed through the principal streets of the city to
point six miles out Of the city, when lunch was
served
The sports during the day consisted OF snowshoeing
at the Montreal Lacrosse grounds and the curling
bonspie at the Government flour sheds. In the
snow skating races the time for one mile was
six minutes and thirteen seconds. At the Curling
Clubs opening there were curlers from all
parts of Canada and the United States The sheds
were each 75O feet long containing sixteen rnks.
This afternoon Lord Lansdowne visited the rinks
The curriers' formed in line as he entered, forming an
arch with their brooms, under which he passed
The Governor-Ge General. after receiving an address,
made a short reply which was followed by entnusl-
astic cheers and ringing chorus OF God save the
Queen" -,
tions immense thrODgs moving amid bOntires,
torches and lanterns, which give to the grounds OF
the Tuque Bleue Toboggan slide the appearance
Of an encamped army; The bad weather has IN, n
have been one of the great sports of
the evening. The skating rink presented
brilliant scene. The ice ,grotto in the
centre glittered like a gem in the electric light;
Thousands of people assembled to witness novel
feats on ice. There were hfteen-mile race, which
was won in one, hour, a, snow-shoe race,
barrel race, onelegged race hurdle and obstacle and
backward races.
The hockey tournament was continued on, the
are $50 feet long by 1870 wide. Montreal has four
hockey clubs, and the contest for premiums
is a warm and exciting one. The game OF
skates and points being scored by taking goals:
Several hockey clubs are present from Toronto and
Quebec.
The centre of attraction to-day was the trotting
on the Montreal Driving Park. The entries in the
various races were numerous and included many
American flyers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
CONTENDING FOR THE FARGO TWINS.
A LAWSUIT FOR THE CUSTODY OF TWO RICH BUF-
FALo CHILDREN.
Try TELEGRAPH TO

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
BUFFALO, Feb. 5.-There Is lively contest
going in the courts the possession or Anna ana
Mary Fargo, twin sisters, at present living Win MIS-
Frances f. Fargo the widow of the noted william g. Far
60 They are eleven years old, and have been under
Mrs. Fargos care for ten years. Now Mrs Mary B.
Prendergas another relative seeks TO secure control
over them. This morning the various persons
engaged In the controversy presented themselves
In the Superior Court before Judge Smith.
Mrs Fargos counsel forth that she has lad charge OF
the children since 1873 that Mrs. Prendergast renounced
her guardianship any had and abandoned the
care Of the twins TO Mr. Mrs william @. Fargoi that
In pursuant Of a certain agreement, In which certain
property was concerned the children taken by Mr.
Fargo and cared for as his He died August g. 1881,
leaving will, which made provisions for the
support of the orphans She further says that
the children are tender years and require continuous
oversight and that they OF delicate health They are
attending school She holds that under the crcum-
Mrs Prendergast IA not suitable person 10 nave
the and custody of them that she has not the means
to support or educate them In manner suited 10 give
them the advantages Of the will OF william o. Fargo,
which advantages they are now receivingj tnat MIS-
PrendeTgest called upon Mrs Fargo recently ana Wnue
pretending to make a brief visit used divers arts
and practices TO obtain an influence over she
children. That she entertaining spirtuastic Deneis
and being influenced she claims by directors from the
spiritual world gave the children divers prescriptions
and remedies prescribed by the directors OF the spiritual
world; that Mrs Fargo believing they were injurious 70
health interfered and that finally Mrs Prendergast left
her house Fargo further alleges that she was ap
pointed by the will Of the late William q. Fargo to have
the custody Of the children and alleges that she is right
Mrs Prendergast's counsel denied the material alega
tons OF this statement claiming that Mrs Prendefgasrs
daughter by her last will and testament appointed ner
the guardian OF the children Judge Smith finally post
DOned the hearing until February 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
DIR LAsKER,s MEMORY ATTACKED.

BERLIN Feb. 5.-The controversy between
the Liberal and Conservative press regarding the funeral
of Herr Lasker has grown In bitterness and intensity
The Conservative papers make violent attacks upon the
memory Of the dead statesman The Norddeutsehe Zet
tuna defends the absence of the Ministry from the funeral
II declares that proof of the degeneracy
of political morals charged by the Liberals than would
be the refusal of English Cabinet TO attend the funeral
OF Mr. Bradaugh II has happened that one professor at
he University disdainfuly returned the invitation tO DO
present at the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
inv mn vc a Apu tn T9IE THuurkVl

OTTAWA, Feb. 5.-The annual report of the
Minister Of Militia, which laid before Parliament to-
day. that 1874 900 annually spent in Canada to
dril $1,000 men, the strength of the active MALTA at
present The report recommends the enrolment OF
stan OF engineers construct and keep NJ fortcstions
There is strong disposition in Parliament to do away
entirely with militia, which Is regarded as heavy charge
on the revenue OF the country without being required
Sir Richard Cartwright will Introduce resolutions on
Thursday oensuring Sir Leonard Tilley, Minister OF
Finance for having taken 100000 out OF the Dominion
Treasury 10 assist the Exchange Bank Of Montreal KNOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
EXPECTING A DEAD WOMAN TO REVIVE

EXPECTING A DEAD WOMAN ~ hh'i'N"
osvypno Feh 5-Ieannette Van Alstne, age nfty,
died in this city yesterday Her friends ~in lnaxe no
preparation for her burial saying thst sne h.sn re
stod IN life They claim that she has DeoIo poeh ie
stored 10 life after lying dead for twentyfour hours
AMERICAN PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION.
READING Penn, Feb 5.-Tho Right worthy nrann
-, ~ no IIuior American Protestant Association
chrarn all Lodges the order Ia tho country met mere
to-,iay Application for the ADMISSION OF SlneihhAu
oCtrSd lnier created discussion. Tno question was
noy left 20 committee to report at the next meeting
FIRE ALARM WIRES TO BE BURIED.
CHICAGO, Feb. City Electrician Barrett whs has
hae tho underground systons Of telegraphy
i'm various Eastern cities Is convinced OF thelr practloa
htv and has contracted for forty miles OF wires 10 DO
nsed a. basis for tho iro alarm system The wires
win all be put under the ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC LOAN.
ARGUMENT OF SIR CHARLES TUPPER, MINISTER OF
RAILWAYS


OTTAWA, Feb. 5.-The debate on the Ca =
madam Pacific resolutions, granting a loan Of $22,5O0,
900 the company to aid in the construction OF the
line was begun this afternoon by Sir Charles Tupper
Minister of Railways He showed that the guarantee OF
per cent on S65 900 900 OF Canadian Pacific stock gave
relief the company owing TO the bearing" of the
stock on the New-York ard London markets, and the
hostility OF rival corporations well as
that Of the Opposition party. The COM
pany had Ss.OOO,OOO locked up in the
bands Of the Government and So 900 900
ing due on guarantee The company could finish the
road in 1891 prescribed by contract but rs IL
necessary. not TO allow trafic being diverted to
the neighbOring Republic by the Northern Pa
ciic and other roads, 10 hnicA the railway
in 1885, the Government had TO como 10 the
assistance OF the company Should tho company fail to
meet its obligations with the Government, then the
country was amply protected and would be gamers
instead Of losers thereby.
Members Of the syndicate occupied seats in the gallery
during the debate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
PITTsBURGs WORST EXPERIENCE.
rpY rELEoRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

PITTsBURG, Feb 5.-The greatest food that
has visited this section fC nearly twenty years expected
here before daylight tomorrow warm rain has been
falling fortwontyour hours and the rivers have already
gotten beyond their banks with every prospect Of their
submergng tho lower portions OF Allegheny and this city
before morning. At 1l30 tonight there was
twentydve feet Of water on the marks. with
the rivers st rising at tho rate Of
fen inches an hour Great excitement prevails among
the people living along the banks Of the two rivers aud
many have already vacated their houses or have been
compelled TO seek refuge in the upper stories. Thirty
feet OF water 4, predicted here by morning and great
damage from flooding Is anticipated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-06
NEARLY KILLED IN 4 PRIZE Fight.
tHY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIRUSE.l

CLEVELAND, Feb. 5.-The greatest glove
fight for hard hitting ever the sporting annals Of
this city took place Tonight The contest was be-
tween "Jack" Stewart the champion of Canada, and
Merwin Thompson of Rochester N. Y, for purse
OF s4O0. The men were III excellent condl-
ton. Thompson weighed go pounds ana stewnt ZoO
In the first round Thompson closed and knocked stewart
down This was repeated In the second round In the
third Thomson struck Stewart terrible blow under the
ear Knocking him senseess 1t required ten minutes for
the pbysicisn TO resusitate him. For time II was
though{ be man was dead After the fight Duncan Ross
announced that he would match Thompson against John
4 Sullivan for 81 900,