The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13
Medical Opinion on the Cause
Of Her Debility.
Deposition Of Mrs. Lucretia Heeksher, Sister
Of Mrs. Strong.
WHO PROCURED THE ALLEGED ABORTION 2
The Revelations at WhitlOck
Point.

Madame Barber and the Undertaken
On the Stand.
&C. &c. &c.
Superior COurt-Triai Term.
Before Judge Garvin
The investigation in this noted progresses with
undated interest Yesterday the court COM
pletely ned with spectators, among whom were three
ladies' and Recorder Hoffman, Mayor elect, the latter
occupying seat on the bench beside Judge Garvin.
TESTIMONY OF THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
The first witness called was James D. TrasL who de-
posed follows:-I am physician have been for
twenty-five years. Istudied last with Dr. Whitaker
deceased for two years professor Of obstetrics in
the Long Island College, reside at Astoria now, and
practice there have attended the families Of Mr. Peter
and Mr.. Benjamin Strong; attended Dir. Strong just
previous to her confinement in 1901 think on the goth
Of October; she confined in room on tho third
story in the northeast Of the house, the room
eight or nine feet high and about eighteen feet
square, was with her at the birth Of the child, and
stad with her two hours; she had very good getting
up" in the language of the lyng-in room.
DISSERTATION ON FEMALE AFFECTIONS
Hrs Strong was delicate person; she not pethorc
At all; subsequent the confinement Mrs. Strong
the subject Of menorThagia; the menstrual function be-
established rather sooner than usual in healthy
females; menorhaga means an extensive low Of blood,
excessive mcnstruation after the birth Of tho child
DON recoect how she left her room; the chiIds
Edith; the menorhaga was continuous; II
was her the last time saw her, which was in the lat
ter pat of the after Edith died. her menorrhaga
attributable, in my mind TO her nursing; think
advised her to wean the child, but she persisted in
nursing it, after Ediths birth attended Mrs. Strong,
thar
OF the menorhaga after the weaving of the child
owing TO tho physical condition of the ITSELF the
effect Of menorrhagia On the sexual appetite is not
speciAc dimnishes the appetite, but would not at
tach much importance 70 1T all know that persons in
robust health generally disposed to indulgence
10 sexual appetite than delicate persons; menorrhagfa
would produce light or heavy mental depression, accord
ing to the temperament Of the patient
Mr. Gerry asked the witness what would be the effect
Of menorrahaga woman subject to attacks Of that
kind and exposed to watching over sick child.
Wtness-A lady suffering from depression Of spirits
fppm menorrhagia after watching ok child would
necessarily become more Respondent pregnancy is
normal condition; period Of activity the uterine
system; abortion produced by violent
woman yc months advanced IN and previously
subject TO frequent attacks OF menorraa Is very liable
to be followed by serious consequences leaving the
uterus in unhealthy condition, and producing very
deleterious impression on tho general constitution
abortion by artificial is liable to the additional
mechanical injury by the instruments used saw Mrs
strong ~ the front OF mouse
the summer following the spring she had lost her child
ut that time she drove up In carriage; the horses
heads pointed to the west from Waverley toward New
York city; Mrs Strong's app aranec nj that time ind
Gated great debility and nervous prosraton great
iety was in the expression OF her countenance; attr
butcd II in my mind 10 the loss OF her child know
DR.. Cunning 5. Bedford Of this city, he Is OF the
highest character his works OF the highest authority
| Cross examlncd-when last saw Mrs Strong her de-
pressed appearance might have been produced by
other trouble than an aboron menorrhaga is exec svc
man FillUt nm fntlfn yn
months after Edths birth saw Mrs. strong occasion.
ally in 1861 only few times after her confinement and
then only To attend upon her children In 1851 her
not Fix times; In the early part OF 1862 l may
have seen her; don't know where she then
lived; certain diseases are apt to produce mental
depression more than others; there was nothing in
this disease menorrhaga TO prevent sexual intercourse
Mr. Strong attentive TO his wife during her conne
mcnt his manner anectonatc and kind have at
tended Mr. Norris family and m mbers OF the Stevens
family; the room In which Mrs Strong gave birth to
Edith was not an unhealthy II was not as eligible
other rooms; the cabinet OF curiosities
there was nothing calculated TO nure the health Of the
/ people sleeping there
Re-dircct-I cant say what month Mrs Strong called
in 1853; the time Mr. Strongs wife In labor
don't recoect any particular acts OF attention paid to
her by him.
| A RrIBrx JuRyxAN
Mr. Geny-Do you think javelins, daggers and mum
mics are NJ things TO have In the view Of pregnant
| mani zone Of the jurymen here laughed heartily
wnessI would not prescribe such articles in such
Mr. Gsrry-would IL no. have an injurious effect upon
| the childf
| wtncss-h might have such effect
| Juryman-Would you consider the room proper
| one for q ladyY
| The witness after some pause answered-I would
have considered II suitable one for lady; sudden
dsagresable impression, induced by strange OBJ
Jects, might cause injurious Effects cases have been
known where the impression Of such objects have been
transmitted 10 the fotus the child may be marked In
some manner, but II would be more likely 70 effect the
general health Of the mother than the child afterwards
saw no mark In this on the finger OF the child
don't recolect any mark on the child.
Cross examined can't remember whether told Mr..
Strong about Mrs. Strongs disease
LAwrsRs ExFnuEScE DIVER
Mr. Cram--Isi IL usual 70 talk with husbands such
NJ Gerry objected II would be impossible 70 prove
70 the court and the jury that married would not
| know Of such disease in his wife II II existed.
Mr. Cram--Then Mr. Gerry has had some experience
which have not had uaugber.l
| Mr. Gerry-I think the gentleman has had more sxpe-
Re drect-I don't rccolec, treating Edith for mark
i or that removed mark by caustic.
| ANOTHER DocToR CALLED.
Anthony schedt the family physician Of the Heck
shes was next called and testified a. 10 the confinement
Of Mrs H. on the Esd Of last November and that she Is
not able In consequence TO leave the house.
MT Lyman bo I s. ,esnsd 70 an effort to subpoena
| see her.
Mr. Gerry then offered to rad in evidence
THE DEPOSITION or MIS-. LUcRETrA HEcKsuKR,
taken de bene ease, she not being in condtouto APP
pear personally In court No objection having been
made, the counsel proceeded 70 read H. The substance
OF the deposition folDws:--
| am the wife of Mr.. Rchard Hockshcr; reside At
No 80 Ninth street, In this ety. am the sister ~ the
defendant; know Mr.. Peter Strong he ~ my bro
therin.law; knew him 6et In New York, Ia 1907 IN
the fall, about eighteen months before nus marnagei
rccoect Mrs. strong's marriage on the ISM May isos
they were married, by the Rev. Mr. Bedell and was
the only bridesmaid there present al the ceremo
ny the families on both sides and large concourse Of
friends; IL took place No. o. Bleecker street. ner
fathers house, had met Mr. Edward Strong once DO.
fore previous 10 the Marriage after their marriage they
went 70 Philadelphia and then 70 Waverley Mrs Strong,
the mother Mr. and Mrs Edward Strong Mr.. and Mrs
Lynch, Mr. James Strong and Mr.. Benjamin strong,
| we're a. Wayerey n little alter the marriage; at