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New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
EUROPEANS MAssACRED BY sHEIKs.

ONLY FOURTEEN SURVIVORS OF A PARTY or FORTY
EIGHT-TuE MURDER OF COLONEL STEWART
CONFIRMED.
CAIRO. Oct. 11.-A messenger from Ambukol
reports that after General Gordon returned TO Khar
to um boat with forty Europeans and Egyptians
accompanied by five negroes and three servants
grounded at Salamat The sheiks offered hospital
ty to the party and enticed them to their houses,
where they massacred all except fourteen OF them
who now prisoners. 1t is unknown whether
there any Europeans among the survivors.
The Mudir of Dongolas agent at Ambukol and
the Governor of Merawe confirm the report of the
murder of Colonel Stewart. General Lord VOL
seey has ordered.the Mudir to proceed to Merawe
with a strong force TO rescue the prisonersi said
tobe in the hands of the Arabs. The steamer Ma
sifkheir. forming part of the Nile expedition, has
arrived at DOngola No British advance in force
for the relief of khartoum will be made until
November
WApY HALFA Oct 10.-A messenger who was
sent out by Colonel Kitchener has returned. lie
confirms the report of Colonel Stewards murder,
and saws that the only survivors of the party are
four black slaves All the Europeans. including
Mr. Nicola, the Greek Consul, were killed
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
S1x PEorLE MYSrERIoUSLr POISONED.
TWO CHILDREN p1r-PARIS GRrEN ~ WILL
Guilds INNOCENT Act
my TrfrArArI 10 rIR rRlnrNr

CArAwIs,A. pcnn., Oct. II. - The entire
family ~ Samuel ~v,Eort living a Roaring Creek near
here. taken ll suddenly thi- morning. and phy
.icau wa. summoned. hut befor, ho could auif'. ono
child aro twelve years. had dicd There were marked
symptoms of poison and an examination was hcd winch
showed traces ot Parts green IN thu childH stomach
al the others. consisting of The mrmcr his Wife uud
three children. sl0vui thc Same sNmptoWsi aud ni y
O'Clock to.dl, tc death of auothrt ohil reported.
Pom phy.lUluA vcrc Summoned. and ur) h'or'd lu'
cc,ut, to r.iury Che other sufferers Au auH}l' ~
water that htd been drank hy all the family showed
tracct or thc deadly poison that hd been found lu
the cAid, stomach. and another bucket freshly drawn
from tlc well showed also traces 4 can oi Paris
green wa. found 10 the bottom ~ tho wc with ihc un
r,ed tlrou-h hl thr action ui tc water Ito" 10 chnr
there Nte go hfrt iu1 Story ana ior Time Su-lt4"
foul plaN were entertained. II was nutly ruiitd
that last -e,uu tlf farmer had used Paris green uu A7
farm and that hr AHd "lt small canister C"hhih-
The poison lying lu tlc barn near the we'll ANA lhdl Nn
Wcr.- ago number OF children had been playing WIN
IT, uu- Drlu 0f IT, contents, and cast n into The Well
one the children related the story, ana 0l,pcl"l nl
suspicion OF f0ul ply The remaining members oi the
family III serious condition. Dut hopes are enter
tanned o. their ultimate recovery.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
FREE SCND1Y LECTURES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRrBUSE.l

IBf IELEGRAH TO IHb IhlBuNE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IA meeting of the So-
cety for the Diffusion of Useful knowledge was
held this evening in the editorial of The Prog
ress The purpose is to have course Of free Sunday
lectures in one OF the buildings of Farmount Park,
upon subjects which will interest as well as
instruct the people Some of those interested are
connected with the Academy of Natural Sciences,
and among the other prominent persons IN accord
with il literally Inc lined ministers of the Cos
peL A plan will be presented 10 he PARK CommIs
soners backed by these influential names and II Is
supposed permission will no longer be refused.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE LYNcHEs ARRIVE To TEsTIFY-A SECRET sEs-
sIoN-rHE PRISONERS STORY.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUST.I

SION-THE PRISONERS STORY
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE!
BosToN, Oct. 11.-The Lynches, mother ana
son. arrived in Boston this morning from New-foTk 10
appear in the extradtion against Mrs. Heusts In
conversation with a reporter Mr Lynch denied en-
phatcaly the report that he was addicted 10
gambling. He said he never was inside gambling
house in his life and he also said that the late Mt
Heust- did not play cards The Lynches. accompanied
by long array OF counsel proceeded to the state House
at o'clock this forenoon, where they met Mrs
Heustis, who came up from the jail accompanied
by deputy sheriff There was no recognition
on the part OF either side. MIS-
Heus was arrayed in deep mourning and hcrface wore
pale, sad and troubled look
The hearing before Governor Robinson was begun with
out delay and strictly private Both sides were
represented by prominent counsel Ex-Governor CASTOR
and L. II. Pierce appeared for the Government,
assisted hv counsel from New-York; while Messrs
Joseph Bennett Cook and AttOmey-General Charles
r. Train appeared in behalf OF the prisoner Mrs.
lIeustis examined and her testimony, N was
learned substantially I'm effect that the diamonds ~
legged To have been stolen obtained from Nine yhc
hy her sband who died ~ Marshhed August - nst
Mr Cook gave testimony corrohoration OF Mrs Hens
evidence aud counsel claimed that the proposed
tradition and indictment simply conspiracy 10
get Mrs Ieu-ts In position o compel her 20 pay Ger
tain bills. The evidence OF Mrs. Lynch ana her son
George In effect that the diamonds were onncd 10
Mrs. Hcustis. ana aftcrwnrd pawned 10y her wlthou'
their knowledge consent The hearing wac hhaul
adjourned to next Friday.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
ENGLAND AND THE TRANsvAAL.

LONDON, Oct 11.-An ultimatum has been
the Trausvaal Government 10y Great Britain II
recalls the repeated violations Of reate and the acts of
violence which have been committed by the Doors beyond
the boundary Of the Transvaal country. demands
satisfaction for these acts, the repression OF the Bocr
fbute thorough observance OF the articles of
the last convention II Is reported that the British War
Office is already preparing all expedition OF 5000 men,
to proceed to south Africa, portion of which Will be
drawn from the East India Army. The withdrawal OF thc
proclamation anuexine the Montcyas territory
pected 10 alter the position affairs and the Beers
tnuc to hold their grip upon the lands.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
TWO EXrLosIoNs N QUEBrC, SUPPOSED TO HAvi
BEEN CAUSED ny DYNAMrE.


BrEN CAUSED ny DYNANrE.
QUEBEC Oct. ll.-An explosion occurred
this afternoon at the Parliament Buildings. destroy
ing a considerable portion Of the masonry and the win
dows Of the structure which was Just being rooiod
in. The general impression appears to hc that the eN
plosiou caused bY dynamite but a. none of that ma
eral uscd the works. the -tcrv s how IT came
there An invostigaton e. now being held The work
men al being away at dinner mono except one man was
injured aud lac escaped with slight eat from piece oi
stone The shock severe. and was felt a over the
city Tho windows of houses ia the vicinity Of the eA
plosiou were badly shattered
Al y. sccond "vplotlon occurred et tho latlm-
mcul House. hut the budmas sustained mo- damage of
any consequence Carpenter rly they noticed - OK
tiuR all tc morning co,c to ihc wall whore The hst %
posnu took place but they eupposcd 10 wa placed lhcro
by the pumhcfH After the explosion uu trace "i lho
box could hc found III nov hcovcd that t" box con
tanned dynamite and Hn Wlcrnal machine The second
explosion about thirty feet from 90" pic" where tho
nrst occurred The new huilllug v said to hc ~
badly cracked from thc first shock that 10 /, feared half
1t Will have to be taken down sud rebuilt Alter the
nrst,c Xpo-on men were -cula through the buildings to
look for other suspicious boxes, hut found nothing
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
SPEECHES By BLTLER.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Oct. 11.-General b. r.
Butler arrived here the Chicago limited express ~
2O o'clock this afternoon. lie WAS met at the depot 10y
band and number of his supporters and escorted 10
the hotel In carriage When 10 became known that he
wa4 here the street, surrounding the hotel denscy
packed and great interest displayed After rest OF
about fifteen minutes the General made his appearance
Oh one OF the lover balconies OF the hotel aud "as
greeted with cheers After thanking the people FOR their
cordial welcome he delivered address that was con-
fined almost exclusively the rights of the WJrlnsnen,
the oppression they subjected 10 by the m0nOpo
lists OF the country, and hOW remedy could be elected
40 the General came forw ward " speaA, large un
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
MISTAKEN FOR 4 ROBBER.

WATERBURY,, Conn, Oct. 1l.-Angus Mackey,
a salesman, in the employ Of shOnnger Moses Co.,
No 81 Chaunceyst Boston, sought lodgings after the
hotels had been closed for Last night and referred TO
a tenement house occupied by French and Italians.
While cropping around the Railways knocking ut doors
he attacked ey the inmates shot through the left
lung and had his skull fraccred by blow, from heavy
instrument. His injuries believed 81 be fatal An
tNls Suthard and ForDilet Gardia who arrested
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
DUEIs AND IMPENDING DUELs IN FRANCE

PAnIs Oct lI.-N. KOChCfOIls WOunu
received in the duel Yesterday slight and hc resumed
his editorial duties to-day. Captain foulnicr who
received wound IN the hip, Wa, able to receive visitors
to-day.
Other duels are reported to bc pending VI Lavier,
Editor Of the National BeiJe OF Brussels has challenged
NJ Gautior Of the National. Paris. for unfavorabc
comments his paper upon the Belgian Liberals. The
Spanish Prcfcct saint Sebastian las challenged Albert
Maud OF the FgGr7. for publishing severe structures
upon the spanish quarantine
VI Hrmor "a member Of The Dopuc. from Finistcrrc,
fought ducl yesterday with W Duple Editor 0r Nondr
chic UHi0Hc with swords NJ Dupre wounded in tie
arm.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE TONQUIN CAMPAIGN.

PARIS, Oct. lila LiJerte urges upon the
Government the necessity Of sending reinforcement, 10
Tonquin, stating that. Notwithstanding the victories
Of the French forces there, they are suf
fering daily reduction in numbers, while the
Chinese losscs can be indefinitely replaced
II says that China must otherwise prevail and that IL j.
evident large and costly French army must be dis
patched 20 TOnquin 10 the remnant OF the French
forces there, unless II J. too ldfc.
II stated that the French Government Is negotiating
with the owners Of several large IH-Ish steamships
the object OF cAartcrg vessels to convey troops to
China.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
LOSSES AT VARIOUS PLACES.

ALLEGHENY CITY, Penn, Oct. 11.-The ex-
tensvc slaughtcug-hou-es of ". q. Kimberln de-
stroyed by to-day The loss, which i covered by In
surancc l. estimated at about -, 900.
JOLIET. H. oct. l.-Bast furnace No at the Rolling
Mills north Of this city burst about Il clock last NIGH
setting rc Ia the stack house and uming II with
eral cars and other property The loss l. heavy.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
DEU4STArION BY / TORNADO.
ny TELEGRAPH 10 rH rRBUSE.l

ITII'fNAIH IV III
CLEVELAND, Oct. 1l.-Ncws has Just reached
here OF q tornado which passed through Van Blren
township. and the southern part OF Hancock County,
from 10 west destroying ever thing IN its way
The track 0 the storm Is said have been about ten
rod wide; forests. buildings fences, corn shocks
aud everything IN ifs course was torn 10 pieces and
scattered far and wide The storm cloud was IN the
shape OF auuvcrted cone and travelled At The rate OF
about sixty miles hour. Alter II passed the .entire
township could have been crossed without laying down
fence. bur although the damage great. there were
lives lost Details Ineagre t-e NI.es all
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE u1NDOW GLASS TRADE DEPRESSED
PIrrsBURG, Oct. 11.-The window glass man

ufactui- are considering the adyisabty OF closing a
portion Of their works trade t. satisfactory
II was two months aro. The building boom which
expected l. yet hand and the demand Is only fair.
The price 4. -iil maintained, but the manufacturers
can that there Is much glass being made for the
demands trade No concerted action has yet been
taken ~, the body regard to restricting the output
bur ~ the next meeting the Western Glass Association
a proposition will hc offered the effect that all factories
close Tor a limited period Albert Denny. representative
the Glass Workers Assembly has started for England
and Belgium further the work Of the International
Federation OF Glass Workers
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
rx.sEyAroR FEYToN DENIES RUNoR

Ex-senator Reuben l.. Fenton was seen by
TRIBUNE reporter at the Victoria Hotel yesterday lie
believed OF course that Mr. Blaine would be electet
He said that there nothing in the rumor that he is ~
be offered the secretaryship Of the Treasury; al eas
he knew nothing about IT, except that the runor ia"
been brought to his attention. IL might De- he sAu.
,b, sor frena were taking an interest In his behalf
in that direction He did not think that President At
hur, views on the subject known To any one MI
Fenton looked ia perfect health. He received msnS
eaars during his STAY.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12

MILWAUKEE,, Oct. 1.-THE answer of Nc
Geoch defendant the suit OF Daniel Wells r against
Peter McGeoch was filed IN the Circuit Court to-day.
The suit j. the OF the famous wheat o.
1852 and the lard IDEAL" OF 1883, conducted by the
igants and involves several millions of dollars The
principal line of defence II that that the transactions
were Of a gambling nature and Illegal and cannot be
enforced IN "a court Of Justice
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12

spoon thrown by in the gallery fell at his feet
Apparently wholly und-turbed he picked up the missile,
and advancing with it in his hand said My friends
and fellow-citizens, 1t Is my first and most
grateful duty to thank You FOR your very
kind, and may add. enthusiastic greeting. Having
done that II Is my next duty TO present the only ari-
ment OF the Cleveland party" here ne held up the
spoon and them contemptuOusy throwing it aside, he
continued his address.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 11-General Butler spoke 70 an
attentive audience IN Horticultural Hall this evening
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO TROUBLE
IRE PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY's VERSION OF Ta


PHILADELPHIA, oct. ll.-The difficulty be-
tween the Pennsy ylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Io&s
conpny- legal notice 10 the latter -r-
minating tie Baltimore and Ohio> OF the line f~m
Baltimore TO New York, has been The subject Of nuch S
cssion here The notice served May 49, and Wa. 70
take effect June H. hut temporary suspension 5as
effected Assistant General Passenger Agent Boyd II
the Peunsy lyania road. declares the num.cr
of through passengers over the Baltimore sd
Ohio route for August last 10 bc oLlY
oc-tcnth great i represented by MI Lonti asd
the revenue therefore, l. deemed by the T. n>l ri9
inadequate pay for two through trains and on" oloe
train After buttn- other statements OF Mr. Lor!,4r
Boyd continues: "Thc general passenger agent oi uie
Baltimore and Ohio says the prevailing ratc hetw-en
ork and Chicago y SO 90. whereas he has always
assured that he ha, maintained the regular poo.fe
$3.50 r. would. therefore. -c"m that he has be.4
tckciug pa,eugcrs from New York 10 Chicago at so
le-. than hc charged Btmorins. The rate 70 Cnlcasd
from that city $3.50. This certainly does Dot Indicate
any very great desire m tr' part OF the Baltimore nd
Ohio officials Ia carry ont their vaunt policy Oi s0ize
the city IN whose Affairs they claim such deep lt,re.t
agn s0uaanle 20 suppose tat IA" P'I3
svlNania RailIoad Company would take any action that
would be- Judicial 10 IN" commercial interests of Bhu
mOrc Or she j. quite largely interested IN the Wci>ra
Of that city the Baltimore ana ONO can possibly be-
In the tntrd states District Court to-day Judge No
Kenna granted temporary injunction restraining ne
Pennsy Vaui road fT0B aOrogdtlng Its contract mo
hearing l. set down FOR next Friday.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
FIRE IN 4 COAL MINE.

SHAMOKIN, Penn, Oct ia fire was caused
III the Henry Gap shaft OF mine owned by j. LangdOn,
Emira to-day by blast AT rrEt II hoped that 10
could be easily eXtl iishe'i but tonight tho lire
spreading, and grave fears excited The mine may
have " De Hooded.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
FRAGMENTS OF CABLF NEWS.

CoPTSH AGEN, oct. 1.-THE ruins OF the Chris
tianbOrg alacc have been smOudering for week. and
the fire II not yet subducd
SHANGHAI oct. 1.-THE report that Mr. Baenall,
English coporteur, had been killed 10y the natives Of
Shaug- -tuug, Is unfouuded.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE CHOLERA RECORD IN ITALY.

NAPLES, Oct. 1l.-There were 1O9 new cases
OF tchoer and l2 deaths reported in this city IN twenty
four hours. The increase I'm the number Of cases l.
ascrbed 10 the participation Of many people III fcsty
ties which took place here Thursday. The reports
from the infected districts Of Italy for wentyfOu hours
give Il total Of 252 and III Deaths against l2l
cases and 20 deaths In the preceding twenty-four
han
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE STEAMSHIP EUROPA sunk.

LONDON, Oct 11.-The steamships Europa.
from Glasgow for Malaga and Roseyle from Tagan1og
for Glasgow. came IN collision to-day Oh the river clyde.
Grccnock. The Europa sank and her captain and
five OF the were drowned.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
MURDERED BY HIS RIVAL.
WHILE THE GIRL PA-sIVELY LOOKS on.
IBY TELEGEAHM 10 IME IKIRLNE.l

WHIIE TIE GIItL IA -sINL LL1 LODkr On.
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 TRIBUSE.l
ELLIsBURG, Penn. Oct. 11.-IIenry He'll and
James Frank rival lovers called az the house OF Miss
Ella Metz. young lady residing with Captain j. II.
Rhoades wealthy farmer. last night Both young men
have had frequent quarres Miss Metz, and last
night when they met neither able TO govern himself
Frank stabbed He'll and left him. taking Miss Metz away
with him on her return she informed Captain RhOades
that Hell was ying dead In the road about hundred
and nifty yards from the house. when officers went 10
arrest Frank to-day IL found that ne had Miss
Metz also decampcd this morning taking with her $425
belonging 70 Captain kh0Ades
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
DyFD IN 1 SLEEPING CAR.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. Ia dispatch to The Post
Dspafch from Peoria says that the Rev j. NJ Robinson
OF indianapolis was found dead m berth In sleeping
car Waba. ailr0ad at $50 O'Clock tins morhihS
lie cot on tho train at shenandoah Iowa, aud was Ia
seen alive az Hume.ton. The cause OF his death Il u-
known About ESQ ia notes and money were Iouna On
lla
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
THE TORNADO IN CATANIA.

ROME. Oct. 11.-Advices received to-day
from Catana show that the recent tornado there far
more destructive than at first announced. The en-
tire country about Catania devastated Vineyards and
olive gardens have vanished IL has been ascer-
tanned that 5000 dwellings were destroyed
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12

the southern Of that island the eastward OF the
l4lo east from Greenwich The protectorate will In
cude the islands adjacent 10 Southern New Guinea set
tement within the protectOrate will not at present be
permitted.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
EARNINGS OF NORTHWESTERN ROADS
BY TELEGRAPH To TnE TKlBCNE.l

ST. PAUL, Oct. 1l.-The Northern Pacifes
earnings FOR the rrst eight days October S355.
6oI - Paul and Duluth earning FOR the IL wecs n
October So ljt. decrease of -3Oj2
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
HE1RLNG IN THE HEUSTIS CASE.

claimed 10 have been robbed previously and thought
Mackey was a burglar
New-York tribune., 1884-10-12
TTE NEWS IN LONDON.
se.,rpo,usr on THE FRANCHISE BILL
PROBABLE.

,,,,spr-RY's DECISION TO BE rINA1-sTRoNd
W ~ SOUTH ArRIcA-NEw-GUINEA TO BE
,nr.1IY l.SYExEp-NEw BOOKS AND PLAYS.
rpr CABLE TO THE rRrBuNE.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
Soaked to the Skin.

1T am completely soaked. don't believe there IL
n dry thread on me- l never got such drenGhing.
What pity we couldn't have pleasant weather. It's
my opinion, Maggie, that the ghost of George III
must have followed the example Of Jerry Crunchers
wife, and 'nopped agln' the business"
Cant say how that may be, Molie, but It's burn.
ing shame-thats what 1t is. Here's my new dress
utterly spoiled and ache all over from standing
four hours in the pouring rain. I'm certain shall
all he sick,'
The above short dialogue occurred hotwcen two
stylish young ladies' they descended nom the
Twentythird street station of the Sixth Avenue Ele
waited Railroad, New York, at 3 o'clock on Evacua-
ton Day, Ruined robes, hats, boots. gloves, flrs,
drums, uniforms, Sc, were thick among the wreck
age of that stormy OCCASION But worse remains be.
hind. OF the round million people who took part In
or witnessed the great parade probably One-half
caught more or less serious colds They met the en-
envy and they are his. Result Pains and aches In
the back, limbs chest and neck and lameness stiff
ness, and soreness from head to foot
To this unlucky host we commend afresh BEN.
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right to the spot without minutes loss Of time One
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possess the highest and positive medicinal Quail
tiles Immediately on application BensOn's plaster
produces the sensation of warmth and healing. They
abate nervousness and ive quiet rest and sleep They
check Packing coughs and sOothe the rritated lungs
and mucous membrane, They cure where other
plasterB do not even relieve. They will rid you of
that 'pounded feeling In from three to twenty-four
hours. Bensons pasters should be used everywhere
to repair the physical discomtorts and disaster fol-
lowing exposure to the elements
Benson's Capcne Porous Pastors arc Endorsed by
the written signatures of over 1000 physicians, and
the proprotors CMessrs. seabury d JohnsOn) have
received the first and only awards for such goods at
all the exhibitions They are first, last, and always
THE BEST,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

The court in general term was engaged yester.
day in hearing the appeal from the special equity
term In the case of Chauncey f. Greer against
William F, Houuschid and others, and the argu-
ment was not concluded when an adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday. Mr. ii. w. Garnet
appeared for the complainant and Mr., N. II Mil
Ter for the defendant The facts are that Maria
Hounschild, now deceased owned house, and,
hy renting rooms, supported herself and husband.
During the sickness from which she died
MIS- Hounschild engaged the wife of
Mr. Greer to nurse her. agreeing
TO pay 50 week for her services. At the
time of her death there was balance due Mrs.
Greer of S22l7b Mrs Hounschld made will In
which she left her property to her husband for mis-
life and atIer his death TO her sister, Margaretha
Miller. The later and her husband have taken
possession of the property and removed Mr..
IOunschid, who has been bed-rdden and with
out means for Yeas, and are now receiving rent
for the properly, They refused to pay the balance
due Mrs, Greer, and tnereupon suit was brought
In the court below the chancellor passed decree
in favor OF the defendants, and tile complainant
took an appeal, maintaining that the estate was
liable for the debt created by Mrs. Hounschild