The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-02-25

II is the prevailing opinion that the new
public building will be erected according
to the plane and specifications first pro-
posed. MIR. Adolph Cluss the inspector of
public buildings from Washington was in
consultation with number of :leading
citizens Tuesday afternoon in John r.
Poyser's office No. 81 West Eighth street
Mr.. Cluss had visited the brick yards and
had particularly noticed the rock faced
brick. He visited the new Reformed
church in West Tuscarawas street and
also visited the new building occupied by
the DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING COMPANY. He
was much pleased with the effect produc-
cd by the rock faced brick and stone trim.
mings which enter into the construction
of the DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING CoMPANY's
building. He stated that the building oc-
cupied by this paper is one of the neatest
and most substantial which he had ever
seen. Mr.. Cluss is of the opinion that
Canton is a very important city and one
which will grow rapidly.
The new building proposed will be am
ply adequate for the demands of Canton
for number of years, II being estimated
by close fgurers that IL is large
enough has now proposed to ac-
commodate the people of Canton until
the population reaches over 10000. II an
extra appropriation were asked for, II
would be perhaps two years before the APP
preparation got through congress and dur
ing that time there would be an entire
cessation of work. IL necessary IL is
al A 4. Nb.A oil.
be built on the west end, there being suf-
flcient ground for the purpose. An extra
appropriation can be made for this addi-
tion and work on the main building would
not stop, but would be pushed TO an early
completion.
Tuesday afternoon Secretary Frazer, OF
the Board of Trade, notified about 20 OF
the leading citizens of Canton and they
met with Mr.. Cluss In Mr.. Poyser's office.
A conference was held and the plan of the
building thoroughly discussed. 1t was
stated that the building as now proposed
was adequate for the demands of the city,
and In view of the fact that an extra ap-
preparation would be necessary IL an en-
largement were decided upon, and great
delay occasioned, II appeared to be the
sentiment OF those present that the build
ing should be erected according to the
plans first proposed.
Mr.. CLUss INTERVIEWED.
Mr.. Cluss was seen by NEws.DEMo-
Graf reporter this morning with refer
ence to the proposed change in the plans.
He had refused to state on Tuesday
whether or not in his opinion the enlarge
ment of the building would mar the
beauty so that 1t would be particularly
noticeable, but was willing this morning
to state that 1t would be noticeable even
to a partially blind man. The total cost
of the building according to the first
plans, as estimated by Mr.. Cluss, will be
S43,319. Added TO that the amount paid
for the lots, S22, 500 and the cost is raised
to S65, ,8l9. This does not include plumb
ing, necessary appointments and conven-
fences, nor does 1t even include windows.
The appropriation is 100000 leaving
S34.ls to complete the interior. Every
item of expense comes out OF the appro.
priation, the trips of inspectors, stationary
and all other items figuring up to con-
siderable amount. At the conference
held Tuesday no definite decision was
reached but the contractors are holding a
session with view to arriving at def
mite understanding and the work will be
pushed through as rapidly as possible, in
all probability on the first plans. Mr..
Cluss is of the opinion that the building
will be one to which citizens of Canton
will point with pride, whereas II it were
enlarged without an increase in the ap'
preparation 1t would be a commonplace
affair.
GONE TO MASSILLoN.
Mr.. Cluss, accompanied by Contractor
John II. Boyer went to Massillon at about
| noon today. Before leaving Canton he
had a conference with leading citizens. II
Is not known Just what decision wal
reached but II Is generally conceded thai
| Mr.. Cluss will recommend that the build
| ing be erected according to the plans frs
| proposed. He is of the opinion tnat 4
meets the demands of Canton.
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