The Washington herald., 1910-05-29

Aroused to unmcrciful anger by
what she considered unjust treat
ment, a negro domestic recently en-
ployed by the Barrow family, of J
Dupont circle, wrcakcd her venge-
anCe by the alleged poisoning OF
Mrs. Florence ID, Barrow and her
two daughters, Miss Mary Z. and
Miss Florence c. Barrow.
The woman Is under arrest,
wrathfully denying the accusations
of the police, while her victims are
in bed at their residence, aided by
three physicians in battling against
the arsenic they drank in coffee.
CALL MEDICAL AID.
Two young men VINO board AT the Bar
row home preferred tea at breakfast yes
terday morning, and their choice proba-
bly, saved their lives. IL was the ability
Of the boarders 10 summon medical aid
which saved the lives Of the Barrows. Tor
neither tine mother nor the daughters
were able to summon help after they
We're Frustrated by the poison.
According 20 the police. the poison was
purchased by Miss Mary Barrow several
weeks at the request OF the negro
women who said she wanted II % ex-
terminate rats II is said the poison was
given in charge OF the domestic. and she
is said 10 be the only one who knew
where she placed H.
When a number Of triukets. small pieces
OF jewelry, wearing apparel, and small
amounts Of money were missed by Mrs
Barrow. tho negro woman fell under sus-
picion. and when the thefts continued she
was discharged. She returned 20 the
house after she was discharged and per
suaded Mrs Barrow TO reinstate her.
Resumed FridHy Night.
The thefts were resumed. and on Mon
day last Mrs Barrow told the woman to
leave me house. refusing TO pay her sal
AIRY unless she returned the stolen prop
crty. The domestic was not seen by
members Of the family until Friday night.
She rang the door bell and was admitted
by Miss Mary Barrow. Other members of
the family were at dinner Miss Barrow
sent the negro TO the kitchen and followed
her
The. domestic repeated demands for her
salary and Miss Barrow told her il would
not be paid until restitution Of the miss
ing articles was made. Then il is al.
legged by the police. the negro seized a
rolling pin, which she brandished above
her head, as she started toward Miss
Barrow.
The young white woman fed. running
mp short flight of stairs. and into the
buffers pantry. locking the door. The
commotion brought Mrs. Barrow. her
other daughter. and the butler 10 the
scene. The domestic was frightened from
the house under the threat she would be
arrested.
The kitchen door was locked and the
domestic passed through the furnace
room to the street, which proved an i'm
portant fact when the detectives began
an investigation as the box which had
contained the rat poison was found on
the floor near the furnace. The negro
butler heard the domestic swearing and
muttering to herself as she left the house.
he told the police.
Made own Breakfast.
Mrs Barrow and the Misses Barrow be-
lleved they would have no further trou-
bic with the domestic and they retired
When they arose yesterday morning they
made Intellectual attempts 10 find a new
cook and then decided 10 prepare break
fast without the aid Of a servant.
Mrs. Barrow prepared the coffee and
noticed il was covered with a fine white
dust which she believed was the ordi-
nary accumulation caused by the box
being left open. Shortly after breakfast
Miss Florence Barrow grew violently I'll
Before medical aid could be summoned
her mother and sister were affected sim
ilarly. The boarders summoned DR.
Charles +. Adams, Of 10 Massachusetts
avenue northwest.
The physician found the patients in
such a critical condition that he called
on Drs. Rufin, of 1895 Connections ave-
nue.. and Parker of 1915 Connecticut ave
nue.. for assistance.
The negro. who was arrested bv De-
tectivcs Cornwell and Baur. gave the
name Of Mamie Clarkson. She is a pris-
oner at the First precinct station.
The Barrow afmily came TO this CITY
few months ago from Richmond. Va.
that the daughters might have the ben
eft Of musicaol education. They are
well known in Richmond where Miss
Florence was one Of the favorites among
the debutaptes Of a season ago. Mrs.
Barrow is still beautiful woman. and
comes from an old Virginia family.
spend the Roth at Chevy Chase Lake.