The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-02-27

Christian yolrer, iAnItor Of the Central
high school building, aud residing at No,
n West Fifth street, called At the office
this afternoon In an indignant frame OF
mind. An article In Saturdays paper
stating that an attaohe Of the high school
had been accused Of Immoral conduct TO-
ward Girl pupils, and that an lnyeatlga.
ton would be made, was what Mr. Yolzer
took exceptions too. Although no names
had been used, Mr., Yoller claimed that
he was the man,
Being the person most interested his
statement was not denied, II being taken
as sufficient evidence that no knew where
Of he spoke.
Mr., yolzer In the course Of violent At
tack Of indignation stated that the charge
against him was groundlesa that he loved
the high school ohildrona no did his own,
and that during recess they gathered
about him closely, So closely was empha-
sized 20 such an extent that those upon
hearing his words would wonder that ho
had not been suiiochted long o'or this.
lie said no fondlcd them In q fatherly
manner, that they were the bright stars
In his "Ianltorialn frlmament, and that
he would sue the paper for libel.
Having finished hIa dlatrlbo he left the
Office, greatly fatlgued. Aud the building
was IN u great measure relieved,
Mr.. Volzor'sstaton.e has relieved this
paper Of grave responsibility, Grave
charges were made 10 the reporters Sat
urdny that an attacho Of the high school
had handled young girls In an outrageous
manner, The attaches nAmo was given
the reporters, but not desiring 10 reflect
upon any one, aud desiring 10 have the
case fully investigated, the mere fact Of q
pending investigation was given. Now
that Mr.. Volgor has stated In public
manner that ho was the attacho referred
70, this paper eau give the facts m tho
case,
Hearing the report Of improper conduct
Of high school httNchO toward young
girl pupils, reporters started In search OF
facts. II was not long chase, The ro-
suit was such Oa 10 demand an immediate
Investigation by the Board Of Education.
Tho Firat Victim eoon.
Edith, the twelve year old daughter Of
Wesley S. Palmer, Of No, lO2 West Tusoa-
rnwas street, large for her age and %
bright girl, In the presence Of her mother
told reporter that the high school
attachc came upon her one day while aho
was hiding from companion In tho
dungeon basement room. Ho thoro
held her and treated her outrngooualy.
She gave the reporter u clear statement Of
| his treatment. II IN unfit for publication.
Other Insults were given her. She told
her teacher but the teacher said thore
must be u mistake, the attaeho was an
honorable man,
Tho Second Victim,
Tho second girl seen was Ermy, tho
twelve year old daughter Of William
Gibbs Of No. 1872 West Tuscarnwos street,
a charming girl She had similar cx-
poricnco with the attacho, She told her
story In straightforward manner In tho
presence of parents, II also IL not NJ for
publication.
The Third Victim.
Nellie, the young daughter OF John Hig-
gins of No. l37 llazlott avenue, was tho
third girl seen, She told her story also.
II will not bc given, IL was similar to tho
others. She told II In the presence OF her
parents,
somo othor Victims,
representative called Monday on
Member Bour Of the BoHrd Of Education
lie said he had u list Of victims. Hc would
not give names but ho said there were
moro than thrcc. He nl6o said the father
Of ono Of the innocent girls was In 90 sec
him that morning. Tho man said that "
the attachc was not investigated and dh'
charged lac would have him arrested for
assault, probably meaning criminal as-
aaUlt
About Mr.. Volsor.
Mr.. volzcr, who In hIs visit TO this OF
fee, said he wus the attacho charged, ID
over Afty years Of age, and bears good
reputation. He has been janitor In the
school for number Of years aud draws q
salary OF about u 5000 a year at the high
school. When ho got $1,000 he made an
application every once In u while for an
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