The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-30
CITY INTELLIG ENCE
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CoRoNER's sINvEsTIeATIoN.-Ani investiga-
ton was made yesterday afternoon, by the
Coroner, into the cause OF the death OF Christian
Berger, which occurred yesteT day morning, an
account of which was given in this paper at
that time. The following evidence was given
at the Investigations
Andrew Fleming, swoIn-I am a keeper in
the prison, and had charge of Christian Berger
on Monday his mother was allowed to see him
and gave him an apple, part of which he ate;
since then no one has visited him but q minister
of the Gospel and official visitors; ] never knew
of his threatening to take his life yesterday l
was at his cell little after seven O'clock; at din
ner time was there again, and he asked TO have
more meat; about five o'clock again went to
the cell, aAd found him lying on his face on the
floor; his face was blackish red, and when
i lifted him up he could not speak; | remained
with him well on to six o'clock; asked him if
he had been taking anything, aud he said he had
not; DR.. Klapp had been sent for and he exam
ined Berger al felt his pulse before left him
he said, "Fleming, can you do any ything for meH'
/ did not see him again until L found him this
morning dead; he was lying on his side, head
down; last week he complained OF feeling un-
well, and said he was worried he was hearty
eater. I .rt
DR.. II. Klapp testified that he saw Berger
about week ago, when he was suffering from
slight bilious attack, gave him medicine, and he
recovered The next the doctor saw of him was
on Wednesday about O'clock when he found
him suffering from epilepsy; apped the proper
remedies, and in an hour he came out OF the fit
and recovered his voice. sought to ascertain II
he had been taking ANYTHING, which he denied
The doctor saw him again at half-past o'clock,
when he was asleep in char; called him three
or four times before he answered; spoke to him
about sleeping in chair, and he said he would
go to bed noticed nothing unusual in him;
never lntimated that he intended to commit
suicide He left no paper behind could not
read nor write; on one occasion he asked as to
the amount OF pain by hanging.
DR.. Shapleigh, sworr-l made post-mortem
examination of the body of Christian Berger
found slight abrasion on the right side OF the
face, as If nom fall; the face, neck, and upper
part OF the breast were of darK color; found
the heart, lungs, Bnd liver in healthy cond
ton; the bloodvessels of the scalp were filed
with BLOOD and the brain was in state of great
congestion; also the membranes of the brain.
/ am of the opinion that Christian Berger came
to his death from congestion of the brain. There
are many causes of congestion of the brain.
Convulsions will cause it; interruption of resp-
ration also, and of the circulation of the blood.
He might have had convulson in the after
noon, and worse one at night. There was no
indication of poison. The drawing up of the
mouth and trothing at the mouth indicate spas
modic motion. The stomach was nearly empty;
the intestines were in a healthy condition.
Active poison would have caused Inflammation
OF the stomach; narcotics could be detected in
no other way except by the smell, or by chemi-
cal analysis.
The testimony was here closed, and the Jury
returned verdict Of death from congestion OF
the brain. Arrangements were made by the
father of Berger to have him buried.
LECTURE ON TEMpERAN oE.-Last even
ing one of the largest audiences that ever
graced the Academy of Music assembled to
listen to lecture, which was delivered by John
b. Cough, Esq, on the subject Of Temper
ance" Long before the speaker appeared the
platform and other parts OF the spacious build
ing were filled with the friends of the eloquent
speaker, who on making his appearance was
greeted with rounds of applause.
MIR. P. B. Simons, President of the Young
Mems Christian Association, under whose
auspices these lectures were delivered intro
duced the lecturer. The address, although
mostly composed of thoughts contained in his
previous efforts on this subject was listened to
with the most profound attention for about two
hours; In commencing, he alluded to the fact
had been so often brought before the mind of
the public that but little that was new could be
said in reference to its claims
He nevertheless believed it to be his duty to
speak in favor Of this great reform as long as he
could claim the attention of an intelligent audi
ence, and gather around him those for whom
the sympathies of the friends of temperance
were so freely enlisted
He then alluded to the evil consequences at
tending his course before he Identified himself
with the temperance movement. At that time
he had little hope that he could gain perma'
ment mastery over his former habits. He here
drew picture of the inebriate, and interspersed
his Rmarks with anecdotes based on facts which
had come under his notice. to show how ntem
perance would lead to poverty vice, and not
unfrequently TO death.
In order to escape from the tight grasp of the
passion which binds him, the inebriate must
exercise decision of character, and under all
circumstances avoid the entlcements thrown in
his way TO partake OF the Intoxicating bowl. He
felt happy IN believing that he had been instru
mental in reclaimlng some trom this particular
vice, some of whom had greeted him with the
warm grasp OF the hand, and with feelings OF
gratitude bid him God-speed for the good thus
accomplished in their individual cases.
The death-bed scene OF the drunkard was pic
tured in vivid colors, and his final doom alluded
to in manner 10 cause shudder through the
audience. The inebrate has an enemy within
which is constantly crying "Give, give give ~
The speaker here alluded to the testimony o
DIR. Kane, Professor Miller, DR.. Livingston, anC
others, IN support of the temperance cause
They did not believe that the use of liquor
medicine was necessary at all times. Some men
said he, even believe that they can better recon
struct the Government while under the influences
of liquor. This remark was greeted with pro
longed applause.
In alluding to our late President, Abraham
Lincoln, he said that he was noted for his firm
ness OF character, strict temperance principles
and the fear of God.
The audience again showed their approval O
the sentiments uttered by loud and continues
applause, lasting tor several minutes.
ANNUAL CoAIAIEN ENCEBIENT.-Last evening
the commencement exercises OF the Soutt
western Grammar School took place in th
Fourth presbVterian Church., corner of TWellt