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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-12-19
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In pursuance of our determination to place the
Weekly issue of the Globe Democrat within the
reach of every voter in the West for the campaign
mum, postage prepaid by US. This makes 1t,
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generous response from the people Of the whole
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
DEATH AT THE DRAwBRIDGE.
THE WIDOW OF THOMAS STEVENSON GETS
VERDICT FOR FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS

THE WIDOW OF THOMAS STEVENSON GETS A
VERDICT FOR FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
AGAINST THE CITY.
The readers OF the HERALD have not yet forgotten
the terrible fate that befeil Thomas g. Stevenson
last Christmas Eve. Mr.. Stevenson, clerk in the
employ Of A. T. Stewart Co.. laden with presents
for his wife and children. hurrying home with
light stop and lighter heart to his residence In
Mott Haven. Arriving at Harlem River bridge he
found the gates closed. which showed that the draw
bridge was open. suddenly the gates were opened
aud he rushed on tho bridge eager to reach his
destination. The draw had not been completely
closed he stepped off the end OF the open bridge,
fell into the dark river below and was drowned.
Mrs. Stevenson. the widow Of the drowned man,
brought suit against the city for $4,000 damages the
statutory limit In such cases. Tho suit was tricd
yesterday before Judge Van Brunt. in the supreme
Court. Circuit The plaintiff and her three children
in court, accompanied by various lady friends.
The evidence showed that tho hasp which kept the
gates closed nad been raised on the insiae ana shss
Tho testimony was conflicting as to who
raised the hasp and opened the other gate.
Several witnesses testified that they saw the bridge
keeper. Mr.. Daily. do it. On the contrary. Mr.. DAILY
testified that his position IN the centre of the
bridge; that he had charge Of the water power and
that when the bridge within forty feet OF being
closed ho started for the gatc and some other person
opened it while no was on the way.
The case was summed up at considerable length
by the respective counsel, Messrs. Condit Lamb
and Eugene N. Elliott appearing for Mrs stevenson
ing the city.
AN IMPARTIAL CHAnoE.
In charging the jury Judge Van Bruut stated that
when the gates were opened by the employees OF the
city Il was . notice that the bridge was shut and
passengers might 90 ahead. Under these circum-
stances tho party crossing not required to cxer-
else the same caution that he would IL IL not
customary TO give such notice. II the Jury found
by the evidence that the gate was opened by Daily,
employe OF the city, that notice to Stevenson
that he could cross in safety. II It were found
that the gate was not opened by the city
officials. but by some other persons, without
any fault or negligence ON the part or
the officials then tho rule OF notice would not ap
ply and In that case Stevenson, in going forward.
was required to exercise the caution II there
were gates there. IT, however. In going forward.
cunlstanccs and unfortunately stepped of the
bridge. his widow would not be entitled to recover
anything. The policeman In the matter was not an
agent Of the city, but there dispute that he
did not open the gate on the side through which
Stevenson passed.
After brief deliberation the jury gave . verdict
for $4,000, the full amount allowed by statute.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
WHISKEY OR POISON?

e,,s,rrrnuc crpcrrusrAxCrs AT.
AIi.1oID
TENDING THE DEA,u OF A TAILOR-WHAT
a r
BECAME OF HIS MoNEf'
John McManus q tailor sixty years OF age was
$3.50 a, -, .ha ,eth MI IN his roon IN tho acc.
iouna o'aa' On 'As - ~' - W.. r,',-...-A ~.-..
ond floor OF rear lio west inaretn ssree'
where he had resided for quarter OF century
,,,. - .,a;..aa 80 x,c,ho,;c sti,,u,arts N ~as
nsSins poen """'e's~ w ~ ~ " "
supposed that he died from the results OF pro-
lonaed debauch Deputy Coroner Cushman viewed
\, .,u. ga ,,~.,taa a deatb csrtiacate ~hich
'ne rs'ns'"s ""u s'@"''A ".~.~,,," 49,
stated that death was causeuspy acute gastriS' oue
60 alcoholism. ltwas officially proclaimed that there
~sre no injuries or marks upon the body or other
"ero NJ iA9"''es " '""'>' 49, ~
unnatural discolorations which wouid lead 70 the
suspcion that he had been foully dealt with. Later
a.a,onno,ts howavsr bava placed a more serious
oe'ei'Pnon''' "o"e'o-, ~
aspect on the case. Mr.. John y. Denny, taiior'
of No. 26s West street. has volunteered
... .so.,r..,o,, oo,.arn,n,, tho rpappar or
inPoi'A.' .'' - =
the man's death. which coroner workman proposes
to carefully investigate MI Denny III ms state
ment said:-'At No. 1l3 West Thirtieth street John
McManus died suddenly unuer very suspicious cir,
cumstances knew MIN Tor twenty years, ana
most OF that time nc hao peen in my employ:
! saw him tho night previous 70 ms DEATH and
he was apparently in the best OF health Inc neigh
bors say that woman VINO Kept mousse Tor MN, ana
who claims to DO his wife Kicked H. MN several times
o tew nights before MS death; they Also intornsd
me a nj That soa he afraid Of his e From
! hear from people living In the mouse where
McManus and TINS woman rssiuea tnere are snspi-
cibua ~bi.h snona be Closely In place Of
that the coroner comes tnere anu issues pert Ior
burial without holding an inquest, when tnins ~
deceased previous to his death. lam informed that
II an was heia anu the proper SUD
pGnaea ina, Won'a uiscn1so @ MS % siao Was as us us
been xicked Ihe deceased, 70 my knowiedee' was
left 200 by his wife when sne died TWO years ago.
also know tnat ne spent pn. sie . OF '1ls amount.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16

tracts have right returning TO their country 10 ful-
d. ne obligations they hvs contracted with the said
N w regard those ~ho concluded engage
she nsa And without the for their
consus ~ Cuba adopt such measures they may
The snsrans present residing in the island Of Cub.
and whose contracts have end will receive
that have hsr ns,
CIl enjoy d, taeto al the .dysnags; srsn,sa e,e,
present treaty and VIII be free either remain
ART l3-The authorities of the island Of cuoa can IL
" aaa s
movements and residence OF Chinese subjects IN all the
hsS s Ans that The p sossn "a
h local viii observe SMsr ~
subjects the same rules as 20 other foreigners and will
Ant i4-Ths laborers who. according to the term. Of
their stl have Obligations ulhl must
in every perform them enjoying nevcrtheess with
eonntrymen recently landed those whose engage
men For @aYs ns cSne.o who detained IN the
ernment deposs on the Of Cuba they Se SCI At
II s
oss sSs VINO npsn
undergoing punshment by virtue Of charge, are
cepted from the preceding clause
PROVISIONS FOR CHANCE or RELATION =.
SPAIN and the sossr"man Of Ills Majesty the Empsror S
Cua agree that It one q them thinks q here
treaty 70 cancel any Y, Of them nsgs,i.
% AT ess ons @ % s Sa.
tracing parties has notified such wish.
1t IL agreed that II hereafter the Chinese govern
ment should grant any other Power advantages not
mentioned in the treaty respecting The emigration
Of Chinese subjects such advantages VIII az once DO
quired by the spanish governments.
ns !" 'pssis within tue period o
months or before 1t possible.
Tho presence OF the Chinese Embassy In Cuba
win it is beloved. prevent in u measure the large
emigration OF Chinese to New York Nearly twenty
per cent of resident Chinese population have
come to this city after short sojourn In Cuba,
whore they driven out, AZ they claim by coh-
stant injustice and persecution the part of the
Spanish authorities and people. The ambassadors
feel doubtful to their position should another
civil result in victory for the insurgents ana the
Independence Of Cubs
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
FOR SWEET CHARITY's SAKE,

Old William Vance, ''bowed with his threescore
years and ton." went through Third avenue to his
home In sixtieth street yesterday. Juggling we'll
filed market basket. Unhappily neghbor. who
has borne political opinions adverse to williams for
about half century. came along. and discussion
which begun ut some remote period was ut once
renewed by the old man.. In the heat OF the
argument he did not notice that tramp
like mortal namod Walt Dodd had picked
up the basket and disappeared with 1t. Only an
hour later. whom Officer Reynolds caught the man.
basket aud ALL did Mr.. Vance learn what became OF
It. Then lie wroih and appeared against the
offender In the Yorkville Police Court.
''We shall have to put stop to this bold. brazen
faced system OF robbing man under his very eyes,
MIR. Dodd. moan to make an example Of you.
The prisoner bowed his head ineekly aud mur-
mutod:-
"You will regret Il, sir. You will be sorry for
making such return Tor generous act"
..Can you ask meg' and the prisoner turned mp
his eyes dcvoutly. "Look at that worn.out old
man. bowed by years and innrmities. saw him
staggering along under the weight OF tho hamper
and Christian charity prompted inc to relieve him
OF his burden"
''Christian charity is just now prompting me very
hard TO put curb on your generosity. After you vc
spent couple OF months breaking stones your
be- hardened that you won't care u continental
about forest OF overburdencd old men,
"All right" said the prisoner, you can heap on
your punishment but virtues its own reward, ana
when the ole men o. this town put up q monuments
to my mem'ry you won't have nary inscription on
a.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
PARK DEPARTMENT..

The Park Commissioners held protractcd meet
ing yesterday and transacted considerable routine
business. They adopted q resolution fixing the
uniform width Of the sidewalks Third avenue.
above the Harlem Bridge. ut hftecn feet. II was
aso ordered that maps be prepared for setting the
curbs and cutters Third avenue, north OF Harlem
Bridge. On motion of Mr.. Conover. che Board Of
Apportioninent was requested to transfer $1,000
from the special appropriation for preparing maps
OF the Twsntythird aud Twent fourth wards TO tho
credit OF the appropriation for the maintenance VI
parks Tho object OF this request is to enable tho
department to work tho present labor force full
instead OF half time II 10 believed that II the trans-
fer be made IL will be ample to employ tho force
full time until the appropriation for 1880 IL avail
able.
The application OF the Manhattan archers for per-
mission TO meet the west meadow Of Mount
Morris Park was referred 10 the president.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
JOSEPH D. BARKER's FUNERAL.

In the hallway of pretty little Swiss cottage on
Husuenot avenue. New Rochelle the residence Of
Mr. Benjamin g. Clark. lay yesterday the romans Of
tho aged gentleman. Joseph d. Barker. who was
shot by his nephew by mistake, on Sunday morn
ing. In the parlor sat the nephew, Mr. Clark. over
Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Clark. aud his
only brother, Mr.. stephen Barker The coffin
was surrounded with beautiful floral tributes.
The scrvice for tho dead tell from the lips Of the
Rev. MIR. Hammond. Then Rev. DIR. Inskip offered
prayer. Addresses made by Rev. DR.. Elder. Of
the Madison Avenue Baptist Church.. Rev. Maurice
Crawford. OF the Forty-hrst Street Methodist
Church. Rov. N. Meade. of Stamford. Conn.,. aud
Rev. Mr.. Sandfor1. The pallbearers Messrs. A..
B Corwin, w. d. Berrisn, Clark Davis. Caleb +. Un-
derhill. 8. q. yelling and A. M. Dederer. At half
past two o'clock the remains were taken to the old
Methodist Cemetery White PlAins.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
Keepers Residence.
AMONG THE WOMEN.

AMONG THE WOMEN.
The view of the women = building is not promis-
lng As rule the best part OF such establishments
II. rightly enough. devoted TO the accommodation
of the old women. Here, however there no extra
comforts provided for them. When one finds SO
little done for the old women he knows what to
expect for the rest of the inmates Tho floors here
are damp in many places. How unucky am al
ways to arrive on cleaning day. SO few are tho In
mates fortunately. that they are not huddled to-
gether AZ l have seen them in so many other
places. In the last of three rooms four very
old women found who were sitting thought
into the empty future. The walls were bare of
plastcring IN many places. and. In the taor's
room (which afterward vsiicd). 1 did not
cheap print on the walls took OCCASION to ask
II the inmates were furnished reading matter.
but was told that they not supplied with any.
Two good ladies from Ithaca, 1 was informed, hnd
driven up to the Poor House about two weeks
lgo bringing some magazines and illustrated papers.
Gould they have and heard the expressions of
gratitude that did am they would organize
society which would supply that great want at
Jacksonville stil the Grst thing is to have some
thing to eat. But we shall come TO that later.
NOT ENOUGH TO
Left TO myself ! went direct to the new white
building on tho right of the old dormitores called
the hospital j entered the room to the
left and found ive mcn--two lying down and
the others engaged in roasting apples upon tho
stove. which. when cooked they devvured eagerly
The hoor was cean and. TO the credit of the county
be 1t said, each person had bed to himself arst
inquired for the health of the nvalids. Old aye
was the chief infrmity. with divers complications
of rheumatsm and consumption. Gout is far too
aristocratic malady to make its appearance here.
I expected to find OF scurvy, and be-
lieye there is one in tho room tho other side of
the hall IL was apparent Mt sight that the iuhabi-
tants OF the hospital did not yet enough TO eat.
'.How does the county feed your asked.
lit is not for us to complain. said intelligent
..How often do you have fresh meats" inquired
"We have only had 1t once since SPRING,
-Only oncei Great heavcnsl you get fresh fish
thenY
Newer"
really mean that you do not taste fresh beef from
one months end TO anothery
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
WHY HE WAS DUMB.

The officer told His Honor that he found the pris-
oner staggering along the street and in vain admon-
ished him to go home. He kept on his way and re-
turned no answer. and when tho guardian OF the
peace offered him his arm he repudated 1t with such
display of feeling that the official hurried him on
to the station house.
"what Is the matter with himr His Honor asked.
az captive took his place at the Jefferson Market
Police Court railing yesterday. and. with one hand
supporting his cheek. calmly eyed tho proccedngs
'Dont know" said tho officer. "He seems to DO
n,avin' deaf and dumb"
''Come here, my man,. His Honor said; what
have you been doingY
The offender did not reply; but he took up pen
and sgnalled Of the clerks for picce OF paper
He got 1t and scrawled Oh 1t, Bin ded drunk. Then
he handed 1t back.
The prisoner fingered the pen again.
~ bet" was his next communication.
s.what made man like you yet drunk any way ?"
Again the scribblor handled the quill.
s.Dunno," the written response
Tho magistrate eyed the voiccless man sympathet-
..Poor follow" he muttered. "His afnotion is
severe enough without any puntshment OF mine.
You won't drink agatnY
rNot moocL." came up on the paper.
'.well, you can 70, them"
The prisoner. hand traced valedicsory scrawi.
He descended from the platform and planted his
hat firmly on his head.
s.Take that on" bawlcd another at the door. The
voiceIcss man proceeded on his way. calm w cvcr.
Take that on, came third orucf nnu oiue
coated arm was stretched out to lay hold OF the
offender
Then phenomenon occurred.
If you don't take that paw O yonrn on III mash
you" the poor dumb creature was heard to say. His
Honor caught tho sound OF the voice.
sI3ring him back u he said. and to the stand the
offender went again.
..what do you mean by coming here and playing
dumb? oh, sirY' His Honor demanded.
II amt been playin dumb, said tho prisoner,
"but f'vo got q cussed guin-boil that pains like
tarnaton, aud IN bs darned II open my mouth tor
ali the coppers In creashunl' and he became muto
~ an oyster once more. The decision Of the Court
VIVA
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
DISHONEST RURALs.

ROBBERY OF PUBLIC RECORDS IN SOMERSET
COUNTY, N. J.-aN INVESTIGATION BROUGHT
TO A SUDDEN STOP.
The taxpayers of Somerset County. N. J.. have
grumbled for some years the excessive taxation
to which they have been subjected. and there
has been very general suspicion that
the Board Of Freoholders has boon guilty
Of wastefu1 and improper expenditures
Of the public money. Under the law OF New jersey
application made about month ago to Judge
Dalrymple. OF the Supreme Court. for the appoint
ment OF . committee of investigation consisting Of
Mcssrs. Calvin Corle. W. 8. Potter and Will
lam Hilliard. Tho matters to which the atten-
ton OF the committee were to be chiefly
directed large hotel bills. alleged illegal and
grossly improper lunatic bills and fraudulent
urements In bridges. The committee proposed 10
first examine tho county vouchers. and see
far enough to have an understanding OF
their full meaning. Some OF the taxpayers
In favor extending the investigation far back
1866. while others thought II should be confined
to the transactions OF the past two yoars. Tho
COMMITTEES held . consultation. and decided to
go back, ut first six years, and begin their
work with May, 1873. They also deter
,Wined to call on tue collector for hts
books and all Vouchers from 1879 to 1879. aud to
make thorough audit OF the accounts and deter
mine on the legality OF vouchers a. they proceeioo
DOCUMENTS STOLEN.
When they called 1T tho Somerset County Bank
for the records and vouchers. which had boon do
posted with that insttutiou for safe Keeping tnoy
surprised to loarn that thoy had been stolen.
The cashier OF the bank IL John B vcghte and he 10
also County Collector. He stated that on tuesday
evening Jack, the colorod wachman had gone to his
tea about half-psst six oclok. On returning about
nine p M. he found that the front door through
aminod the roar door no found 1t unlocked. This
circumstance failed to arouse his suspicion, ~ he
Thought that some of tho bank offcials might have
left ii in that condition leaving the building IL
was only yesterday morning. therefore, when
Cashier veghto arrived at the bank that the robbery
was discovered.
Nothing was disturbed but the public records.
tanning the account OF moneys paid BY tho County
Froeholdors court expenditures and lunacy
bills Previous to tho robbery veghte had
boon fully examined by tho COMMITTEES,
and therefore had motive In secrctng the records
and vouchers. He has offered q reward of $500 for
their recovery. Public opinion holds that the theft
gagged In fraudulent transactions with the county.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Mr.. NELSON, J. WATERBURY, RETALIATEs ON
THE TWENTIETH WARD TRUsrEEs--THE
CROWDED SCHOOLS.
The Board OF Education met yesterday, when
City superintendent Jasper reported that the
monthly reports Of day school superintend-
ents for last month showed total reg
istcrcd OF l27.4s0 pupils. with average
attendance for September Of 115ST7. ''rhis.'
the Superintendent remarks. "is excess Of 1909
register, and 3,294 in attennance over the same
month last year and is the largest average monthly
attendance reported in these schools. The same
report gives the enrolment in the evening schools
on October 10 II. 1.GSs, aud average attendance
OF 9060 which are taught by 26O teachers and super
vised by 81 principals. 1t will be recoected that
at the last meeting of the Board communication
from trustees of the Twentieth ward making serious
allegations against Mr.. Nelson J. Waterbury was
read.
Mn. wArEnDunY's REPLY.
Mr. Waterbury submitted communication. which
was referred to the Committee on Course Of Study
and schoolBooks. He said therein that the charges
against him were utterly untruc; and wero I'd.
vanced after he had emphHtically declared them to
bs untrue In retaliation he makes the following
allegations:-
ss.s. .ns sss sd r Isssa ssa
PAPER .sn s% N",.a 80 the SSssS Of
sspr'ssSs' sSs T%sn.s% ss ward had sent
his friends through the ward requesting them 10 visit
OF certain children and make In regard 60
the schools of tho said ward certain state
witFrst that the school house old build
unsafe for the children 10 be n second that the
ncghborhood disroputAble and dangerous; third.
Of other schools with other statements calculated 10 mis-
lead thN public njure the said school each and all Of
which said representations wiltul. false and ma
cious. =.
Shalcr Christian r. Tiocn. not having knowledge
90 90 sSs''ss :a 70 a' sssssa,y
intending to injurs him and deceive the Board
OF Educstion did wfully and employ.
paper referred the drs such Lam
gage would imply that they did actually scEe - true
The false In to tho said Nelson j.
Waterbury set forth In the frst specification
ovERcRowDED SCHOOLS
The recommendation of the Committee on Course
Of study that the seventh and eighth grammar
grades be taught In primary school No. II. In
the Fifth ward. for the purpose OF relieving
tho grammar school in North Moore streeS.
which Is greatly overcrcwded. was adopted The
Committee on Buildings made several reports
authorizing the trus.aas OF certain wards where
there Is insuficiency of class room TO lease TO
pair and otherwise provide for the accommodation
OF pupils ppplying for admission.
Commissioner Manierre gave notice that at the
frst meeting in November he will move that the
Board go into election to AL the vacancy In the
office 81 Assistant City Superintendent, caused by
the promotion Of John Jasper Jr.. to the Superin-
tendency.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
WILD GEESE IN CALIFORNIA.
lFrom tho Sam rranclsco Chronicle. Oct. al

tFrom tho San Francisco Chronicle, Oct 81
The interior papers announce that the wild geese
that last year wrought such ravagcs in the grain
fields and carried CONSERVATION 10 tho hearts of tho
farmers OF the Sac anu san Joaquin valleys
dangerous a nuisance as they proved themselves u
twelvemonth since tho grain-growers will probably
be driven to desperate measures for sclfprotcction
1t s TO be hoped. however, that last years practice
OF poisoning them with strychnine will not be re-
sorted to, inasmuch tho birds that eat poisoned
grain are liable to shot before succumbiig to tho
effects of the dose and sold In the markets with
other game. thus ondanRerng the health. IL not tho
lives OF innocent purchasers. At present Wild
geese abundant In the markets, and are In gen.
eral demand.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
JUvENILE DELINQUENTs.

Michael Barry. fifteen years old. of No. 80 Carroll
street. Brooklyn. ana Michael Drccn. eleven years
old, identified In tho Tombs Court, yesterday,
by Henry Elingwood. OF No. II West street, as
two young highwaymen who attacked him
in Wost street on the 1lth inst. knocked
him down and rihed his pockets. Barry
held for trial. but Brien mere child, was dis
charged. The former had also to answer the COM
plant OF James Hysn. OF the National Freight and
The New York herald., 1879-10-16
SIXTY THOUSAND ACRES IN VINE
YARDS.

From the San Francisco Bulletin, Oct III
According to the estimates Of the President OF the
state vnecultural Society there are now G00oo acres
in California covered with vineyards Are there any
other 00.00O acres which will produce as much In In
vaue during tho next twenty yearsf These 90 Ooooo
vines viii IN all probability be augmented by as
many more during the next ten years. For u may
be assumed tnat tho vineyard interest Will DO
stcndily arowing one. IL is shown that there are
$40 900 00U nov invested In vineyards Ia this State.
including the land.
The New York herald., 1879-10-16

Lighter Company. who testified that. to9etnsr Win
Jasn.s (3lbpous fifteen years old. aud Thomas
Horohoe. twelve years old. he boarded the tugboAt
Uncle Abe. In the North River. by means OF ratt.
aud stole SILVER watch. Barry. in hopes to excite
sympathy. cried very hard He and his companions
held for trial