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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

Inspector Esterbrook says that the schooi
building in which the children who were laid IN
their graves yesterday persisted miserabiy VIII
be at once altered so as to prevent the recur-
renee of the CHASTITY horror. But is no one "
blame for the untimely and dreadful death OIL
these innocents? Well, it appears that J"hn
Riley. one of the examiners of the Bureau OF
Buildings officially inspected this building q
few months ago and that he regarded 1t as being
IN good repair. He saw nothing about 1t which,
n his Judgment, called for special report. 90
much for Mr. Riley. Inspector EsterDrook
criticism upon HIM is that his Judgment was at
fault in regard to the building-a sadly sell
evident truth. Mr.. Esterbrook supplements his
verdict upon Riley with few general remarks
IN regard to some of the requirements which go
to make competent e1aminer-one whose Judg-
ment can be depended upon. These remarks
are sensible. But they are made too late 10
save the lives that were so cruelty sacrificed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

The hearing on the bill reducing fares on
the elevated railroads to cents was resumed
before Governor Cleveland yesterday. Our
Albany dispatches contain summary of the
arguments pro and con.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

Commander Gorringe denies emphatically
that he is an agent for English capitalists in
his building venture. He believes that
ships can be proftably built in American yards
under the laws as they now stand, and has
enlisted American capital for the enterprise.
He deserves and has the heartiest wishes of
the country for success in his new venture.
But it is great pity such men are resigning
from the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

Those who go down to the sea in ships have
been called upon to make fierce fight against
Neptune during the last two weeks or more.
The weather melted out to the Atlantic has
been simply savage, and tho only wonder is
that the disasters have not been more numerous
and more serious The account which we pub
lish in this impression Of The TRIBUNE Of the
direful experience of sundry vessels Is well
calculated to take much of the Inflammation out
of the enthusiasm of young gentlemen who
yearn for q life on the ocean wave, and to
convince other landsmen that they are to be
congratulated, seeing that their lines have not
fallen in briny places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

Mr.. Paddy Wynn, the ringlcader in the seri-
GUS re v0lt at Sing Sing, yesterday resigned that
position, and the revolt came to An end, at least
for tile time being. We regret to add that
Wynn Quilted the bad eminence of ringlcader
not because spasm of virtue had laid hold Of
him, but owing to the fact that his Ulster
County friends and admirers had united in tele-
graphing him their confidence that lie was
shortly to be the recipient of pardon. Ponder
ing ON the pardon, the not altogether unselfish
convict concluded that discretion was the better
part of prison revolt and 80 speedily trans
formed himself from ringleader to a sim
cerely penitent reformed man. Ii is just pos
sible that Wynn may be mistaken about that
pardon.
George Washington's birthday was by no
.maans oenerally eommemorated Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23

George Washington's birthday was by no
means generally eommemorated yesterday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
SEMI-WEEKLY.
CITY AND COUNTY.
Local LacOnics Caught Upon the
Wing.
Incidents and Accidents of this Vicinity
Gathered in Condensed Form for the
Benefit of Our Readers.

The New Jane Eyre next Wednesday.
Birds, monkeys, prairie dogs and lots
of pleasure in Clark's Hall.
The Atlantic Club will dance in Con-
cOrdla Hall next Thursday evening.
Do not fail to visit the bird show in
CIarks Hail. Fifteen cents; children ten.
Charlotte Thompson in the Opera
House on Wednesday, April 18th, in the
New Jane Eyre.
The coal miners at Dell Roy and
neighbOrhOOd refuse to work for less
than seventy cents ton.
Rev. William A. Watkins, of Pitts
burgh, will take charge of the Disciples
congregation Of this city.
The fishing season will soon begin
and fractured truth will lie about in
large chunks when the anglers come
home.
If you want valuable suggestions on
hygientc treatment for your horses, L. ID.
blanchard, V. s., gives them free of
charge.
Two 1mpecuntous drunks comprised
the Mayors budget yesterday morning.
Clerk Ballard says the Mayor has not
seen any money for a week. P.S.-The
clerk must be an able fnancier.
At Alliance the contest over two men,
bers OF School Board was sharply con-
tested and the judges declared s. j. Will
liams elected by four and G. H. Sharer
by nine votes. A recount shows an er-
tor of one tally of five votes, which
elects W. Fl. Phelps by one vote.
The laws of Ohio have been so amend
ed this winter that municipal or town
ship clerks shall be subject to a fine of
$50 for failing to publish a detailed
statement of the financial condition of
the municipal corporation or township
before election day.
The promenade concert and ball of the
Arion Orchestra, assisted by the Canton
Glty Band, on Thursday evening, in
turner Hall, was fine affair and re-
Elected great credit to the musicians.
The dlsagreeable weather then prevail
Ing Kept away a number who would
otherwise have been present.
The Humane Society at their meeting
on Tuesday evening passed a motion
that any person may complain of cases
OF cruelty and hand their complaints
with proof to the secretary, who will
report to the Mayor with view of prose-
eutiOn. The next meeting of the society
will be held in the lecture room of the
First Baptist Church.
The Youngstown News-Register saws;
THE Vestry of st. Johns church last
Friday extended call to Rev. B. +.
Avery, formerly rector of st. PauPs
church in Canton. To-day it was learn
ed that Rev. Avery had accepted the call
and will Officiate at st. Johns next Sun
day. Those acquainted with the gen
tleman speak Of him in the highest
terms"
The report of the Ohio Meteorological
Bureau for the month of February, is
received, and we find Professor StOkey's
report for station IS, Canton, gives the
maximum temperature for the month
at 20 degrees above zero on the 10Th,
and the minimum temperature on the
1st of the month, degrees above zero.
The latitude of Canton is 40 degrees, 40
minutes; longitude, 81 degrees, % min
utes; elevation 1,070 feet above the level
Of the sea.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
PETER COOPER DEAD.
Death Comes TO Him In His Ninety
Third Year.

Death Comes TO Him in His Ninety
Third Year.
NEW YORK, April 4.-Peter Cooper the
we'll known philanthrOpist and states
man, died at $3.50 this morning of pneu-
mOnia. He was i'll but a short time. He
was in his 93d year. He was one of the
most widely known and highly respect
ed men in the country.
Mr.. Cooper celebrated his 92d birthday
February 18th, and has been ailing for
some time with a slight cold and Sunday
was compelled to remain in bed. The
family physician was summoned and at
once discovered that the patient was
suffering from an advanced attack of
pneumonia. About 2 o'clock this morn
ing he called his son ex- Mayor Cooper
and Mrs. Abram Hewitt, daughter and
her family to his bedside, saying to them
that he knew he had not long to live,
and that they must be recOnciled to fate.
Death occurred exactly at 3p. m. He
remained conscious up to the time of
hia demise, and made several remarks
inregard to family affairs. Many friends
Of the family and prominent citizens
called at the house this morning, and
expressed sympathy with the bereaved
family. Mr.. Cooper was born in this
city February 18th, 1891, and lived a
life full Of hOnOrs from early bOyhoOd.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
RIGHT ON THE DOT. .

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 5.-Butler
county in this State has a heroine. For
some time there has been a hot contrO-
Versy for the possession OF thirty acres
Of land between the heirs of VIM. PurVi-
ance and ID. A. Renfrew, representing
the Forest Oil Company. Miss Dot Pur-
Vance claims patent from the Govern
ment for the property, and recently the
Board of Property at Harrisburg decid-
ed that she was the rightful owner. She
had hut erected on the property last
night, and moved into 1t to day. Yes
terday morning a force of fifteen or
twenty men, employees of the FOrOst Oil
Company, attempted to eject the alleged
intruder from the premises. The first
assault was made by Renfrew and his
two sons kicking in the door. This
raised the ire Of Miss Purviance, who
displayed q greater amount of courage
than Is generally possessed by the female
sex. Armed with an old ak she struck
right and left, which unexpected and
daring assault terrOrized the combined
forces against her, resulting in a gem
eral stampede and hasty retreat of the
Forest Oil COmpany's men amid jeers,
cheers and laughter of some hundred
persons who were present to witness
the scene. The RenfreWs attempted to
rally their forces, offering FIVE dollars
for assistance, but no one responded.
At this point Sheriff DOnaghy came and
commanded peace. Miss PurViance went
to Butler and had the Renfrews arrested
for riot, and Renfrews had Miss Purvi-
ance arr ested for fOrcible entry and de-
tainer. Miss Dot holds the fort and de-
clares she will shoot If another attempt
is made. The property is worth $4,000,
was leased to the Forest Oil Company
by Renfrew, and has two producing
wells upon it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
VIM. PITT KELLOGG,
He Calls Upon the President About tn
Star Route Indictments.


He Calls Upon the President About the
Star Route Indictments
WASHINGTON, April 6.-AmOng the
callers upon the President was ex-Sena-
tor and Representative VIM. Pitt Kel-
lOgg of Louisiana. He called to see about
those star route indictments. 1t is said
he sat very near the President while he
was talking and spoke sOttO voice. His
manner was earnest and his language
vigorous. Kellogg is very angry, and
demands that there be no indictment
returned against him. Brewster, the
attorney general, has stated to Kellogg
and one or two of his friends, that he
was sorry the action that has been ia,
ken had been taken at all, and that he
will stop 1t. 1t is said Brewster tried to
pacify Kellogg, by promising to dismiss
the case as soon as the present star route
cases were out of the way, but Kellogg
is quoted as saying: William Pitt Kel-
lOgg saved the Republican party in 1875
and he'll be damned IL he will permit
his reputation to be DETAINED by the find
ing of an indictment" "and he left Brew
ster and turned to the President. He ar
CUES to Arthur that he is ruined In Lou
isiana If an indictment is found against
him, and threatens the party If the mat
ter Is not lain in embryo. He wants the
whole proceeding checked in its incipi-
ency. He demands that no indictment
be returned, and it was for the purpose
of again delivering his riot act" that
he saw the President today. A friend Of
Kellogg said today he was amazed that
Arthur and Chandler, knowing what
they do about Kellogg's connection with
the political affairs in Louisiana in 1875
and the daring work he did for Hayes,
would suffer him to be indicted for any
offense. 1t is the general belief here
that Kellogg will never be brought to
trial, and more than likely will es-
cape Indictment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
LATE NEWS.
President Arthur has gone to Florida.

President Arthur has gone to Florida.
Surgeon General Barnes, U. s. A., dead.
The dynamite scare is all the rage in
old England. The Irish of course.
Gen. Morgan, of Mt. Vernon, fell down
stairs breaking an arm. All the great
men are falling.
Dell Roy miners still out; and diff
Guilty at MassillOn mines, by operators
wanting a reduction.
Riots at Panama among canal Iaborers
have resulted in IA killed and 40 wound
ed. Soldiers called out.
UpsOn of Akron, appointed to the va
cancy on the State Supreme Bench was
0anqueted by the Bar there.
Mrs. Betsey Smith, of Elyria, heated
her foot warmer too hot. 1t fired the
bed clothes, and burned her so badly she
died.
Mrs. Smith, of Dover, blind for two
years from cataract, was operated upon
by Cleveland surgeon and her sight
restored.
The prosecution in the star route case
Friday finished the cross examination
of Vaile. Mrs. Dorsey was present at
the trial.
A ChagTin Falls young couple pro-
cured marriage license and went to
housekeeping, suppOsing that was all
that was necessary in the premises.
Fred Clark, while tapping Brock 81
Means meat market money drawer We'd
nesday night, at Ashtabula, sprung the
alarm bell, and Means nabbed him.
CINCINNATI, o., April 6.-By the burst
ing of an ENERGY wheel in the Cincinnati
CoOperage Company's works this MORN
ing Geo. LRtt and VIM. Hooper were
instantly killed and Vim. Curden seri-
ously injured.
The governor has completed the su-
preme court commission. 1t consists of
Nash, of Columbus; Dickman, of CIeye-
land; Haynes, Of Dayton; Martin, of
Lancaster; McCauley, of Tifin. The
last two are Democrats.
Black Diamond and white man nam
ed Mclaughlin had a desperate prize
hight this morning on Long Island. In
the seventh round the Diamond hit Nc
Laughlin singing blow that sent him
to grass and won the fight.
At New York, Barnum's elephant
Pilot became unmanageable and was
shot. Pilot cost $1,000. The great brute
was quartered and the body sent to the
Barren Island. The tusks were pre-
servedfand one leg sent to the college of
physicians and surgeons for dissection.
| NAvARRE. o., April 6.-Nike Fether-
| son, of Cleveland, employed by the
| Cleveland Bridge Company, In construct
| a bridge at this place, fell from trestle
distance of % feet to-day and was
killed. The body will be forwarded TO
Cleveland this afternoon,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
CANTON OHIO, SATURDAY, APRIL l. 1883.

the bodies had been buried they had been
would go into the graveyard at Tewks-
burg and produce some of the remains.
This Investigation was to go on to prove
the testimony which had been given to
be absolutely false. The books which
had been sent to him as records of the
afmshouse not complete we're copies of
the original books. He wanted the lat
ter, embracing those recording the death
and sale of dead bodies. The chairman
said 1t was claimed there were no dead
bodies, hence nOreeOrds can be produced,
but the Governor said he would prove
the contrary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
reveal the existence and give the names
OF an organized band of criminals.

reveal the existence and give the names
OF an organized band Of criminals.
CoNsrANrINoPLE, April 5.-General
Won Hobe Paeha, an officer of the German
army, who In 1882 came here to reform
the Turkish army, has been appointed
alde.de-eamp to the Sultan and his
master Of horse.
Lou HOuck, the murderer, who killed
man on the cars at DelWare in 1878,
was interviewed by the Columbus
Times last week, and gave the follow
Ing outlines of his travels between the
date OF the murder and his arrest in
California a few weeks since. After
that little affair on the c. s. T. road, /
went to Cedar Keys, Florida, and from
there sailed for Cuba, where remained
six weeks. From there to Portugal and
thence to Madrid and Paris, from which
place | went to the city Of Mexico. Since
then have operated along the western
coast OF Me xicO, from the Gulf of Cali
fOrnia as far north as Puget Sound.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
A srArEsmAN,s FALL.

About o'clock last evening, Judge
Thurman, In descending the stairway at
his residence on East Town street, fell
and broke his right arm between the
elbow and shoulder. DIR. Seltzer was
called in and Immediately set the broken
bone. To-day the Judge Is feeling as
comfortable as could be expected after
meeting with such an accident. The
particulars, as learned at his home, are
as follows: When within two steps of
the bottom of the stairs the heel of his
boot was caught in the carpet. In at
tempting to recover himself on the mar
row step, he was precipitated to the
floor, his arm striking against the
balusters, breaking it. He suffered q
great deal through the night, but at the
time OF the reporters visit was resting
oOmfOrtably.-COlumbus Times, 4th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
LAST ACT IN A SCANDAL.

In Which a Niece of General Sherman
Figures In a Bad Light.
ST.. LOUIS, April SIN the case OF
Rush H. TeYis, VINO sued for a divorce,
a decree was granted the husband with
the custody Of the four year old daughter
of their union. Mrs. Tsvis was the niece
Of General W. T. Sherman and was
shadOwed by her husband to house of
i'll fame, There she was Joined by Frank
Iglehart, young bank teller. TeVis
shot Iglehart in the arm and then the
scandal was exposed. Iglehart has laid
Tevis is in Philadelphia with relatives,
She was married to Tevis in that city
January Sd, 1873.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
WHAT THEY DO AT COLUMBUS.

COLUMBUS, April 5.-Following bills
passed the Senate: To provide addi-
tional Office room for the Clerk of Su-
preme Court; to secure the adjustment
and settlement of Ohio war claims; to
require assessors to ascertain and report
the number of people confined in insane
asylums; to prevent Probate Judges
from appointing examiners for any
schools but common schools.
The double-ended Constitutional
amendment providing for taxation and
prohibition was agreed to. 1t was also
agreed to by the House. Several Local
bills passed.
In the House the double-ended Consti
tutional amendment was agreed to.
Resolution proposing constitutional
amendment whereby each county shall
have at least one Representative wa,
adopted.
BOwersox's resolution proposing 4
Constitutional amendment whefeb,
Township Trustees shall be elected fOi
three years was adopted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
WASHINGTON
Pleased with the Way Our Spring EIec-
tions Went.

HOns Went.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The Democrats
here rejoice over the results of the muni-
cipal elections in Ohio and other States.
They say that the results show that the
Democrats have iby far the best chance
for carrying the State next fall in which
case the Democrats will be way ahead
in the Presidential race. The result in
Michigan is gratifying. The Hubbell-
Ferry warIhas borne good fruit for the
Democratic party. There is now a good
fighting chance to carry Michigan in
1884.
The result in Rhode Island Is not re-
garded with much interest.
with Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton,
Toledo, Sandusky, Springfield and Steu-
benVille all captured by the Democrats" I"
said well posted politician, what
chance Is there for the Republicansp 1t
looks as though the Germans have join
ed the Democratic party to stay. There
is no doubt in my mind that the Demo-
Gratis will carry the State and elect a
Democratic Legislature"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07
BUrLER,s INVESTIGATION.

BOSTON, April 4.-The Tewksbury
AlmshOuse investigation was resumed
to-day. The chairman asked to have
the issue as to whether bodies had been
delivered to medical schools eliminated
as that was not to be disputed. Governor
Butler replied that he expected to prove
that the bodies had been delivered else
where, some to be skinned and the skins
tanned. He proposed to show that after
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-07

R. M. G. Lowell, COvingt6n, KY, coal
dealer, assigned; liabilities, $68, ,00O.s .
The daily gazette., 1883-02-19
LOCAL LACoNIos.

The City Hall Park gaslight has renewed
its practice of burning during the daytime.
A family named Giberson, living at No.
1888 Wilson street, is In destitute circum-
stances.
Harmony Council, U. F. of A., will give
package party at 41O shipley street next
Saturday evening.
The funeral of Captain FL. e. Schneidt, of
the Sons of Veterans of New Castle took
place on Saturday.
The German-American school will give
an entertainment this evening. A musical
and dramatic program will be rendered.
Police Officer Samuel Mccormick of the
Seventh district, who was taken down with
the small-poxa few days ago, is still in a
dangerous condition.
A curious duck shot at Ashland by Will
liam Preston has been stuffed by @. j. II.
Beckett, and is on exhibition In bis saloon
Nos. 10S and ITO Market street.
The toe of a wrestling companion struck
Noah Butler, employed by George W. Bush
8 Sons, In the stomach, yesterday, and he
had TO be carted home insensible.
The four Councils o. u. A. M, held a
packaee party at 410 Shipley street Satur-
day evening. Two hundred persons were
present and an enjoyable time was spent.
At the next meeting of the Unity Club,
to be held at the First Unitarian Church on
Wednesday evening, the subject will be
"Nature and Supernatural" opened by j.
E. Nicholson.
The members of the Republican City Ex-
ecutive Committee will meet this evening at
Z 80 O'Clock for the purpose Of electing .
chairman, yice-president, secretary and
treasurer, In the parlor Of the Young Mems
| Republican Club, No. 610 Market street.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-19
A SERIOUS REPORT.

Charge Against Young Physician Not
Sustatned-An Ordinary Dose Given
Vindicated by Other Practitioners.
The Kennett Square AdUdnce of Saturday
says "On Tuesday afternoon last, Kersey
Pyle of Kennett township received tele-
gram announcing the serious illness of his
daugter, Susan Jefferis, in Wilmington.
Half an hour later a second telegram came
announcing her death. She died with con-
gestion of the brain, and she was sick only
few days. She was buried on Thursday
at Union Hill Cemetery, near this borough.
1t is reported that Mrs. Jefferis' death was
caused by an overdose of morphine admins
tered at the instance of young inexperi-
enced physician, and that soon after taking
second dose she sank into troubled sleep
which ended in death.
Mrs. Susan p. Jefferis, aged 35, of No.
600 West Tenth street, this city, about a
week ago was suffering with terrible
neuralgia pains In her head from which she
failed to obtain relief. A physician was
called, who, after examining the patient,
gave her prescription to alley the intense
pain. Some time after taking one-third of
the medicine, last Monday night, she sank
into comatose condition, all efforts to
arouse her being fruitless, although the
physician who gave the prescription was
present and did all in his power to save the
woman.
The extract from the Kennett paper was
published In the NeaDs this morning and
created some little gossip and speculation.
A reporter of the GAZETTE in order to get
at the truth of the matter called upon the
young physician referred to and obtained his
version oil the serious and cruel charge. He
states that when he was summoned to wait
upon Mrs. Jefferies he found her suffering
rs already mentioned and gave her a pre-
scription composed of six pills, the compost
tion of which was 10 grains of quinine,
10 grains blue mass, 2 grains acconite, /
grain morphia. Mrs. Jefferies only took
two of the pills, the second two hours later
than the first. Shortly after she sank and
died from Inflammation of the brain, un-
doubtedly caused by the neuralgia trouble.
The physician feels keenly the unjust in
sinuation of the Advdaee, but deems it best
to remain silent and pass the matter un-
noticed unless compelled to speak in self
defense.
In conversation with several prominent
physicians this morning they were ques-
toned upon the possible effect of the pills
prescribed for the woman, and all agreed
In the assertion that the quantity of
morphine contained In them was not at all
likely to produce death, and especially so
when only one-third of grain had been
taken. The prescription is one very often
given for such complaints, and. according
to the statement of the case as hear given
certificate of death from congestion of the
brain (caused by neuralgia) was properly
given.