The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-17

CoRoNRR's INoUEsTs.-At noon to-day the Coroner
continued the inquest In the case OF John p Savln
who died from injuries received in q 1remen's riot
at Twenty-trst and South Streets Policeman Do
land was called, and testified that he did not see
blow struck, nor did not know that Sl9vin was in
jured until he was told so by a MIR. McDermOtt; he
heard cry OF fight and ran between the two car
riages-the Reliance and the Hope-wheu a fireman
attempted to strike him; at that time there
several persons In a stopping position, but he did
not see Slavin on the ground
The jury retired ana ren0ered the following ver-
diCt:-We find that the deceased, John p. Saviu,
came to his death from violence by blow from
seme blunt instrument in the hands of Hugh John
son on the morning of the 9Th Of November, 1870.
The Coroner also held an inquest in the case OF
Frederick Wahl aged As years, residing at ST. John
street below Callowhil for whose burial certificate
had been issued by Dr. Tiedeman, giving the
OF his death as apOpexy, when the facts are that he
died from fracture of the skull received in fall.
Or. Shapleigh testified that he made post-mor-
TEN examination OF the body OF the deceased there
were no external marks of violence; upon dissec-
ton he found quite an extensive bruise on the back
part OF the head there was a fracture five inches
long running across the occpital bone through the
orbital plate OF the temple this fracture communi-
Gated with the foramen magnum: upon the other
side Of this opening there another fracture less
extensive; the deceased came to his Death from
compression OF the bran caused by 4 acture OF the
skull, received by either blow or fall the symp.
toms Of apoplexy similar to those from compress
sion the bleeding from the aud In this
case was enough to satisfy any physician that death
was the result OF violence OF some kind. DR.. Shap-
leigh thought it was nothing more than csreessness
on the part OF the doctor in giving certificate OF
Edward o. Allen and John c. Allen Jacob Beis-
that on last Sunday morning Mr.. Wahl visited Mr.
Bessinger, at the latters residence, No 400 North
accidentally fell and received the injuries described
Mrs. Wahl testified that DIR. Tiedeman was called
to attend her husband; he only remained in the
house about quarter 9f au hour, and then ordered
an application of mustard TO his wrists and legs; he
also gave prescription for some medicine; he made
no inquiries as to whether his patient had met with
fall, but said something about him having bruse
on the head DR.. Tedeman never returned, aud wit
ness sent boy to his ONCE and obtained from him
aDOOleZV: Doctor
had never attended Mr.. Wahl before.
The jury rendered verdict OF death from a fall
ILLNESS OF STATE SENATOR wATT.-A rumor pre-
vailed on the streets about noon to-day that Hon.
William W. Watt, State Senator from the First
district, comprising the southwestern wards OF this
city, was dead. On repairing 20 his residence, No
1915 Lombard street. we found that the rnmor was
premature. The Senator as lying in as extremely
critical condition, and all hopes OF his ultimate
covery had been given by the attending physician
He has been sick since Friday last aRd has gradually
sank under com plcation Of diseases until now
when he may expire at any moment. He has been
unconscious for some days. failing recognize his
dearest and most intimate friends Mr. Watt was
about 80 years OF age and has long been prominent
in our local and State politics. Some years ago he
was n member OF the Assembly, and in 1869 the
Republican candidate for Senator in the First dis
trct, and after long contest which had been inst
tuted by his opponent Mr.. A. j. Diamond, the seat
was awarded to him.
A CHARITABLE ORGANIzATION-I evening" a
number OF our citizens OF the Jewish oersu asion
met and formed an organization for entertainments
Philadelphia. The following officers were eec ed ::
-haeter OF Ceremonies W. Is. Hackebburg: Presi-
dent, hermann Hamburger; Trea Abraham
Hart; Secretary, Simon ". Fleisher. The ball was
fixed for January 25 1871.
FATAL AcCIDRNT.-The Coroner was notified this
morning to hold an iDqnesT near Wissahcken sta
ton, on the NOrTistOwD Railroad, upon the body Of
James W. Battersey, aged 13 years. who was run
over by Ridge avenue car. The accident occurred
about six O'Clock last evening The lad had one of
his legs amputated, and he died after the ope.
ration was performed.
BADLY SoALDED About O'Clock Yesterday
morning child named Clara KAxying, residing at
at No. 1912 Ridge avenue, was b$fy scaldad about
tie OF boiling water forced TO drop it from the
escape OF steam and the contents splattered over
his little sister, who was seated on the floor.
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.-Mr. Hanna chairman OF
the Committee on Fire Department, viii present to
Common Council this afternoon bill to create n
paid fire department. AT the same time, it is said,
numerous petitions will be presented asking for the
desired change.
INFANT.-About half past 4 O'Clock this morning a
lamplighter, in going his rounds, found a fem ale
child, apparently about week old, the sidewalk
on Twelfth street, near Melon
OWNER WANTED.-An owner is wanted at the
Delaware Harbor Police Station for set OF sails
and two oars found at one OF the wharves on the
Delaware front.
REVIEW OF THE FIRST DGvIsIoN.-On the occasion
OF the list Division parade on Thanksgiving Day,
MaJor-General Meade Will review the troops.
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