Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-28

my stomach, aud tAroW up everything take.
whether it was conee or tea, or medicine. 81
(Miss ELEM Afterwards told Mrs. McOresr
that she threw up medicine. Mrs. Nc Crear
told witness that Miss Ellen was crying al
niaht, and three times cried out, s'Oh, doctor
On. doctor" Miss Seip was frequently .
witnesses house. Ellen was at the house twl
OF three months. She appeared to be very
timid kirl, and religiousiy inclined. Did no
know of her having any company.
BY MIR. Oook-She Wss very sick ana in gres
pain before she was taken to the doctors house
The doctor put his boys in Mrs. Seip's hous
DOCTOR when he took Miss Ellen to his house
did not think he used violence; she was cryins
aud the octor had her round the waist SHE
never told witness that the doctor had done
ANYTHING wrong. ~
Nrs. .Sefp srorn-Witness IL sister lin .law
Of the prosecuting witness and had been absent
from the city. She returned Tuesday, week.
and after a little while. Ellen told witness
cumstances to-day; she was very pale, aud
her cheeks were sunken. She is extremely
timid, modest, and Truthful. Witness knew
her several years at Easton, Pa, her home.
As soon as Ellen informed witness of the 90.
curreIce, witness went to DR.. Thompson's and
he came and examined her
Q.-Had the accused ever attended you pro-
fessionallya fv
Ale has. On the 14th OF May l was sick
and hewas very disaRreeable and
The defence objec.ed, and was sustained.
By Mr.. Cook How much provision was
left for Ellen,
witness.-I don't think that is your bust.
ness.
evidence had anything to do with the charge.
Witness resumed Ellen has father living
Witness in vited her to come to her house, and
she came on the first OF May last. Witness
here detailed the conversation she mad had
with with Ellen, substantially the same az had
been given by the prosecuting witness.l
capt. G. w. Welles sworn.-Witness on Tues.
o Mrl seps house naw rsss
next day the doctor told him that he had
heard groaning and went in, when he found
Ellen sick and told her that she had better 60
TO his house. He said that after she had been
put 10 bed in mis- house he went up and told
her that he was going to talk plain, and asked
her If she had ever had connection with
airy one and she replied she had not. He
thought that her bladder was turned and made
an examination and found that 1t was not so.
He further stated that he had been up all
night giving her opium. &c. and that she was
quite sick. The following day he stated that
on the previous evening he went home very
tired and went to bed, and after wards his little
girl came down and said that Ellen was worse,
and he went up and sat on the bed, falling
asleep about ten O'Clock and sleeping until six
o'clock next morning.
Cross-examined by Mr.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
heard anything against the character OF the
accused, except that he would become intoxi.
II.
BY Mr.. Seip.-Wltness had observed the girl
at the house, and knew her to be bashful and
timo.
Ms. Sep recalled-The meuses of Ellen
were irreg niar; he last she had was about the
last of June.
The prosecution here closed, and the defense
called
Mrs. keith, who testified that she was ac.
quainted with Mr.. and Miss Seip. On Mon
day night, two week heard Miss Seip was
sick. and went to see her. While there DR.
McCreary said he would take her home, and
did so. She seemed to suffer very much. Did
not hear her say what was the matter.
Mss Irene Kelly knew Miss Seip. Was not
at her bro'her's house while she was sick Miss
Ellen was carried TO Or. McCreary's by the
doctor himself, and after wards witness helped
TO undress her Did not see Miss Seip make
any resistance TO the doctor while he wss
ringing her TO his home. Witness was at DIR.
McCreary's next day, and Miss Seip was
very sick. She tossed about the bed and, cry.
ing, said she wished she was dead. Saw her
W hen she went home. Witness staid with her
TWO nights. One night she seemed to suffer q
heap. when Mrs. McCreary gave her some
brandy and water. Was at Mr.. McUreary's
when Lizzie came down stairs from Miss
Seip's room Saw Mrs. McCreary write a
note and tell her little son to glyeit to the doc
tor IN the ONCE. Al night heard grooming ana
moaning in Miss Seips room.
Rrs. Lojtfe NcfoH heard Miss Seip was ill.,
and went in, and while there DR. McCreary
came in. Shortly after the doctor took her to
II.
nesday afternoon witness could hear her cry
ing and moaning. and saying that she wished
she was dead. Heard her mention the name
Albert" and say that she was afraid he
would be angry with her for leaving home.
Albert is her brother. Heard no shrieks. Wit.
ness house adjoins that Of DIR. McCreary
M MoFdH sworn.-Corroborated statement
OF his wife. Heard excessive crying all night
Tuesday, and next evening also heard her
weeping.
MISS Lf-.ie Mccreary was called. and on &C.
count of her age she was objected to by the
prosecutor as a witness. Her testimony was
finally admitted. and elected was as folio VS.:
] slept with Miss Ellen Seip at my father e.
She seemed to be very sick. l saw my pa In
the room but did not see hun do anvthiug ex-
cept give her medicine. After she went TO bed
she cried so that could not sleep. Father told
her that II she did not stop crying she would
die. he WAS in the room most all night, and
mother was there-too: i could net sleep al all.
Saw father lying on the bed part OF the time the
first night. l was in the middle and Miss
Ellen was on the outside. The second night
father did not sit up all night: Miss Ellen
SO and he came up. l went to bed. but kept
awake. Father came up little after dark
and staid some time. was with Miss Ellen
most all day on Wednesday. Till mother came
up. l generally sleep in the front room, but
he night Miss Ellen came over slept with
her In the back room. When she first
came up stairs. she sat on the trunk some
time before she went TO bed Father
mother give her medicine. Did not see father
KISS Miss Ellen or bite her on the breast Did
not see HIM struggle with her, but only heard
Linn say she was much excited and Ought TO
keep quiet. Saw father with his hand on Miss
Ellen's leg, near the knee. She had no quilt
over her, but had her night gown on. Fathers
hand was over the gown. At night while
Miss Ellen was in the room, there was can.
die burning all the time
At the conclusion OF Lizzie NcCrearys evi.
dence. the defence having TWO other Witnesses
VINO were MOI present, the case was continued
10 10 O'Clock to. morrow morning.
DR.. McCreary was yesterday dismissed from
his place in the Quartermaster General Office
In consequence OF these charges It is alleged
by MS friends that the charges are false or
greatly exaggerated. and that Miss Seip. the
young lady IN the case was taken 10 his house as
an act or Kindness bv DIR. McUreary. she being
alone and Ill, next door TO his residence, with
her brother out of the city, and no one to look
after her. Both the families Of the parties are
hehly respectable.
DIR. McCreary 10 rather fine looking man,
OF good figure, and with black hair and whis-
BY his wife, who appears 10 have entire conf.
dpnce IN his innocence.
Miss Seip Is below the medium size, of
graceful figure, blonde, complexion, fair hair,
and blue eyes; 10 quite pretty, and ST modest
demeanor.
THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD.--To.day.
the joint committee, with Mayor Wal.
ZACH, appointed in compliance with res
olution Of the Councils on Monday night
and urge that the Department, order
the building OF steam machinery at
the Washington Navy Yard in order
10 prevent discharge OF workmen, call
ed upon Secretary Wells about noon.
The Secretary stated that he would do all IN
r. NM nv 70 nAy,o n no Sc.