The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-06


year; But for want Of these $4,000, am afraid
another happier man will get this line business
Meanwhile am quiet; the VIII OF my God may be
done. 49,
What you have written in regard to gallantry to
Gne Iair lady wnom gosslps said were mIr1,ug R
your words, as could not recollect having waited
on lady. Before had not heard one word OF TINS
gossip, but now, after having made inquiries,
know that the origin OF this gossip has been in my
medically treating OF lady, who having been SICK
People who did not know the reason of my visits
may have thought perhaps were nirtng around TINS
well already long time think this gossip, which
40 not care at all much may be grown DUMP, BE-
consolation.
1 hope you will kindly excuse this long episte
which comes late, and In which am convinced may
he many errors OF the English language. But trust
the heart out of which these words are coming. In
''N' DIR. p. scHoEPPE.
D. tcontnuing)-Thls should satisfy those who
have the letters of the lady to me, that there
was no OCCASION even II 1 had wanted, to forge
check; and these stories base lies gotten up 10
injure me. There no letters from the lacy 10
the Doctor produced at the trlal-R.l
1t having been reported that the Doctor had Deen
arrested for crime committed in Prussia, ana had
been compelled to leave the country, we asked MIN
whether or not this report was true. He answered
us, with deep emotion, that it was not; that he had
never been accused OF crime or an otense against
statement by alleging that District Attorney Ma
gaughn was using money to prevent his case being
brought up for a final hearing, and that the Judge
had made up his mind to convict him, and 1t would
not have altered the case in the slightest II he nad
| produced witnesses from Heaven. The case was an
interesting one and the medical faculty OF the whole
country interested in 1t he therefore hoped that
the Governor would give 1t that consideration which
| it deserved when 1t came up before him. lie De-
ieved him to be an honest and pure man, and would
| let his case rest with him and his Maker.
During our conversation with the prisoner he
| spoke in a free and open manner, and was appa-
rently desrous OF answering all questions with
out the slightest reservation; in fact, would al
most suppose that he had at OWNED the object
OF our visit, and understood our questions almost
before they were propounded. Affabe, polite, and
smiling throughout, our interview up to a few mo-
ments before our departure more pleasant than
such cases usually are. On arising to co. the doctor
begged OF us not to be in hurry, but business called
us elsewhere, and we started. At the door Of the
cell the doctor again insisted that SHOULD remain
longer, and then asked THE TELEGRAPHs opinion OF
his case. We could not refuse the request, and we
gave our opinion as follows:-
Doctor, you are one OF two things; you either
one of the cleverest rogues that ever formed and
| acted out plan, or you are sinned against more
than tongue can tell. Which of these is the correct
theory, we leave for you and others to determine.
We acknowledge the Bunsbyism OF our
opinion, but we Consoled ourselves with
the idea that 1t was the best that
could be done under the circumstances and would
have gone on our way rejoicing, had the Doctor
not again mterposed and asked what the probabili-
ties were of his case being brought before the
Governor. We assured him that his counsel, Mr.. Dit
man, had obtained the consent OF the Governor to
have the case reviewed, and we felt sure that the
Governor would keep his promise.
lie then insisted on knowing
opinion as to his chances for pardon or respite We
knew nothing concerning either but from all that
could understand 1t was the opinion of the OIL
cials in Harrisburg that he was guilty At this his
countenance fell, and his bosom heaved as though
his emotions would burst forth, but he controlled
himself and, after informing that the Sheriff and
other officers OF the prison made his condition as
comfortable possible for them to do under
the regulations, he cheerfully bid good morning,
and we withdrew.
Sketch Ofthe Trial.
The Commonwealth allege that the death OF Miss
Stennecke was caused by dangerous and poisonous
drugs, by prusslc acid or by morpha, or the two
combined, administered to her by the prisoner, with
From the evidence it appears that Miss Stennecke
was an elderly eide lazy probably @ about % Xyye years
was possessed Of a considerable estate, amounting
to $4,000. In the summer Of 1865 she visited Car
sle and the doctor and Miss StennecHe became ac-
| quainted during that time. From the
9cguaintance formed at that time, DR..
return to Baltimore which is dated 1th of Novem-
Der, 1865 stating that he could make advantage
WILL if he could procure s2OOO and other advantages
| he considered he would derive from the purchase.
Miss Stennecke returned again to Carlisle, in NOvem
Der, and put up at Mr. lannon's hotel. She left Mr..
| lannon's and went to the Mansion House, kept by
Mr. Burkholder, on the 18th of January, 1869. on
| the morning OF the 27th of January Wednesday,,
she was at breakfast, and on the street that morn
ing, at bank after O'Clock, signed check, and
says she appeared in her usual state of health. On
| thaG day she was not at dinner. Mrs. Parker, a
| boarder at the house, states that she missed Miss
| stenneCke at the dinner, and went to her
| room at O'CLOCK She found her completely
| prostrated, and seemed very languid and
very drowsy Witness was not in her room again
| Witness says she then found Miss Stennecke living
| insensible, breathing rather heavily Thought her
eyes very little bit open in the morning When she
first saw her. Wttless her again at II O'clock her
eyes closed and there seemed 10 he a nersni-
| ration on her face. Sac went back to Miss stem
| necke's room before O'Clock in the evening and re-
malned TO her death. Witness further stated that
deceased was lying on her left sidc in an easy posi-
| tion. Her forehead and hands somewhat cannmv
rather cold, was under the impression that they fell
| natural and considered her under the influence OF
mOrphia and when that Went OIL she would be we'll
| No unusual odOr in the room, no odor of
peach leaves or bitter almonds No frOth about her
mouth. Her breathing did not amount to u snOre
but made quite q noise. No distortion OF features
lar, apparently stops for while, no rigidiy of the
muscles. Mrs. Parker states that she saw Dr.
Schoeppe the day Of Miss Stennccke's death, and
asked him why he gave her the VOmt the day
before, and he said he only gave her two grains OF
tartar emetic and ten of pecac. Witness said Miss
Stennecke had told her that the doctor gave her
| something to make her sleep. That the doctor
shook his head very much and said, 'No! no! did
not give her anything to make her Sleep
Mrs. Shinde, who boarded at same mouse, states
| that she saw Miss Stcnnecke aC breakfast ON the
morning of 2Sth when she saw her in her own room
between and O'Clock, in an unconscious state,