REPORTED ATTEMPT TO POISON CHINIQUY.
Chiiistchurchj February 6. It was rumored in town yesterday that an attempt had been made to poison Pastor Cliiniquy. It seems that on Wednesday night a; letter was received at the Oddfellows' Hall addressed to the pastor. When opened by his secretary, it was found to emit a strong stench. The secretary said that after handling the letter and putting his finger to liis lips and nose an itchy sensation followed, and shortly afterwards his lips were swollen to a considerable size. Inside the envelope was written, " Remember, you are to meet your god; prodigal child, conie to my home ; lam one who would give alms if you want them ; reflect on this, look at your black angels." The envelope and its enelosui'es were handed to the police, who submitted them to Professor Blackerton. His report is as follows : —"I have examined the paper sent to Mr. Chiniquy, and which I received from Detective Neill, and find it to contain nothing more than varnish and dead flies."
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1188, 6 February 1880, Page 2
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172REPORTED ATTEMPT TO POISON CHINIQUY. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1188, 6 February 1880, Page 2
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