New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-15
A CORNELL STUDENT KILLED.

DEATH OF MORTIMER NJ LEGGETT-A COLLEGE So
GETTY HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
ITHACA, n. Y, Oct. ia party of students,
members OF the Kappa Alpha fraternity met about
o'clock last night the south bank OF SxMile Creek
"a small stream which just outside the town. for
tho purpose initiating" into the mysteries OF their
society OF their company, Mortimer NJ Leggett
There were about 10 in band although the names OF
some not known. Among those known were c. w.
Wason, C. II. Lee. HeDey Northup, aud W. z.
sturges, beside young Leggett. 1t appears from
the testimony given at tho Coroners inquest
that sturges aud Northup had left the
three Others Lee WasOn, and Leggett standing near
the brink Of the gorge through which the creek runs
the latter probably having his eyes bltndfoded The
three stood moment the edge OF the Dank when
rustling OF the leaves and brushes was heard. and
sturges and Northup turning around FOUND
that the three had disappeared. Hearing Groans,
thew Immediately took means 10 reacn the
bottom OF the gorge, and in doing this
they met W: H. Flint and F. H. Hiscock, also members
OF the fraternity The whole party proceeded to the
bottom OF the ravine Flint reaching it first Tho three
unfortunates found on abrupt bank about nfty
feet from the top Legget and Lee lying close together
Wason being about eight feet distant Northup going
for carriage, met 8. F. Crane professor IN Corneil
University and also member Of the X. A Society. ana
they together, procuring carriage returned immedi-
Int little trouble but 1t 10 wrench gate
from neghborng fence to carry Leggett on The three
were then taken the Finch block and attended Oy
Dr. c. W. Carrier IL found that LegGett, after fall
ing over the precpce feet had struck on his head
the skull breaking the bones OF the nose and
partly dslocatng the neck lived about half an hour
after the fall but unconscious and constantly moan
ing Obi Dontw take 1t off, Take 1t off," referring,
II IL supposed to the bandage his Wason had
hs collar broken and slightly bruised about
the body Lee had his thigh severely bruised, anc IL Is
feared suffered internal injuries
Mortimer NJ. Leggett, the young man thus suddenly
killed was the youngest OF Commissioners Leggett
OF the United States Patent ONCE Although he was
only II years OF age, he had graduated at the Coumpa
Law School OF Washington City and had been placed IN
the University in this about four weeks snce Tor
the purpose OF taking course in the mechanic arts IN
order TO 1t himself for more usefulness in the Patent
Office He was native OF Zanesville, ONO
His family are at present in Washington, TO
which place, In obedience to telegram from COMM"
sioner Legget, the remains after being embamed were
forwarded yesterday afternoon. Tho Freshman CLASS Oh
the University of which Leggett member, as also
some OF the professors OF the University accompanied
the remains to the depot Wason is member OF the
Sophomore Glass, from Cleveland, OHIO Lee Is also
Sophomore, and comes from Orange, n. j. .--
This morning at III O'clock the following jury was
summoned by DIR. Moe, In the pa rlors OF the Cneoh
House; s. D. Halliday. foreman Gee W SCHUYLER St
Charles Hammond Charles S. Seaman and II.
VI. Murphy. The witnesses examined were mostly
fscts already stated Among the witnesses were Profs
r. f. Crane aud j. l.. Morris, tho latter Of whom a
very important witness, as he was the only who
Will be continued as Lee and Wason are wen
enough ~ testify.