The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13

called for TO 20 before the Grand Jury do not remehe
the weight or length OF the child. -
Gross examned-Last October ! was N town win
Re drect-I remember Mr.. Gerry calling mo in oc
Counsel again asked permission to introduce another
witness.
TESTIMONY OF THE UNDERTAKES.
Nathaniel Wilson was sworn and deposed ~ ivo 49,,
am an undertaken: nv house is No 10 Tenth street
know d.. Watson; received note from nun :. 20 IA
me produces ~; the note Is IN Df. WATSON manu-
Mr. Gery-T propose to offer il In evidence ..,.,,
" Cram oSlscssd and ss ss j. in the spring Of the
~ ssoobs went the house Indicated
The Mrxsxrsr on rHx OFFSPRING
When got into the house ! went up stairs; saw
female, who gave me something sewed up IN napkin or
towel do know what was in the towel put 1t in
box and buried did not know what In the bundle
had no curiosity; tits not usual occurrence with me
70 get such bundles the box not coffin; II was
paper box; took it with me; was never paid for my
services in this matter.
Crossexamned-I have often seen Mr.. Strong. but
In reference TO this NATTER never spoke to him
about It.
THE DEPOSITION OF MRS. HEcksHER CONTINUED.
Mr.. Cram resumed the reading Of the cross examina-
ton OF Mrs Hecksher The following were the interest
ing points elicited-
After January, 1862 never knew them (Mr. and Mrs.
Stroagj 10 occupy the apartment; next him in
September after the conversation II was Sunday
tho whole company was together; my conduct was
and kind; al this last time I had no conversation
sith him; my conduct was formal towards him--per.
sievsns family relations towards each other were per-
fsosy friendly had spoken 70 Mr. Strong regarding his
whitlOck Point; did 80 only once that remember.
TEE wHERKABours or MRS. STRONG.
last cav Mrs. Strong In 1864, last March; she came
to at Whitlock; have communicated with ner
since through her COUNSEL since she left the CITY, nave
not hesd where she has been; heard some time since
she had passed through Brunswick, In the state OF
Maine; that is all have heard Of her since she elt inc
city, do not know where Alice Isl hear about her wnen
hear from her mother; communicate through her
because she does not wish her Whereabouts 70 %
known.
MRS HEcKsHERs FAMILY PRIDE
i Une informed by my physician that was rsking my
life al the time go to give my testimony before the
Grand Jury but when the honor Of our family was con-
cerned chose take the risks in my own hands, ana
testify that trial; previous TO January 1907
far as know Strong and his children were much
attached 10 each other think said that he would have
suffer IL he took proceedings against his wiie Always
have such feeling; did not want 10 see MIN sent 70
State prison; wanted to him prosecuted; hoped
he would be convicted IL prosecuted did not know the
penalty II he were convicted
MIR Gerry proceeded TO read the portions OF the cross
examination omitted by Mr.. Cram
NV relations with Mr. Strong were perfectly friendly
until after the conversation at Whtock Point; would
not shake hands with gentleman who had acknowi-
edged such accusation TO me-
At this stage of the reading discussion ensued as
TO the privilege OF counsel for the plaintiff to omit evil
ence in the deposition called forth by his questions
The discussion concluded at the adjournment OF
the court