National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-18
FATHER GERDEMAKN
SCENTS AT THE TRIAL IN PHILADEL
PHIA

SCENTS AT THE TRIAL IN PHILADEL-
PHIA.
The Philadelphia Press of yesterday thus de-
scribes the hearing Of the case Of Father Gerde-
mann, last pastor Of St. BOnaiacius' Roman Cath
Ollie church: -" The interest manifested IN Father
GeTdemann's case by parties Of all denominations
has, from the outset, been exceedingly great
This was made manifest by the large number OF
visitors who assembled at the Central station
from an esrly hour yesterday afternoon, with
view Of getting glance at the prisoner. Long
before the usual hour for the afternoon hearings
had arrived an immense assemblage OF men, wo-
men and children Of various nationalities were
gathered il the immediate vicinity OF the mayors
Office. Not since the time of the attempted assas-'
sinatiOn OF United States Revenue OtfceT Brooks.
about hye years ago, was there such motley and
excited tbrong gathered around the station.
Along Chestnut and Fifth streets, from the statue
of Washington. almost to Liberty street, block
up the pavement and rendering lOcomotion almost
an impossible ty, were gathered it seemed, nearly
the entire Catholic population OF the northeast
EN- section Of the city, clustered in groups and
with much gesticulatiOn eagerly discussing the
pros and cons Of the scandal
A large number had deposit-bOoks in their
hands. anu were evidently anxious TO have op-
pOrtunity Of presenting them for the inspection
Of the sitting magistrate On the doors being
opened the crowd rushed into the court pel-mell,
all struggling TO obtain the best position for see
ing and hearing the proceedings. Many clam
beTed upon the window-sills, while others got
upon the heaters, only TO be pulled down by the
police before they had a chance Of felicitating
themselves upon the good view they might have
obtained. Within the railing were upward of
one hundred witnesses, the majority OF them
females, who. with their account books in hand
evidences Of the deposits made with the prisoner
awaited the aTraignment of their late pastor
Upon the conclusion Of the testimony and the
argument OF counsel the accused was directed to
furnish bail in the sum Of $4,000 to answer the
charges against him. Gerdemann was taken ont
by the front entrance TO the Central station. and
conducted to 3 carriage on Chestnut street.
While passing the crowd q rush was made for
him, but, through the interference OF the police,
to Alderman Carpenters residence, where bail
was entered.
TIE GLENDENNIEG SCANDAL.
At the trial of Rev. Mr.. Glendenning, at Jersey
City, on Monday last, the testimony Of DR.. Will
lard Parker, of New York, taken by commission,
was read. He discussed the causes that led to
Miss POmerOy's death and the effect of her ply
steal diseases on her mind. He was OF opinion
from all the information submitted TO him that
she died Of pneumonia. Under his theory OF the
case the brain was so affected that the person
smost likely to Teiterate statements previously
made. The following question was put: Would
a seduced WOman's statement under such circum-
stances as to the parentage Of her child be re-
Ralded by you as satisfactory evidence against
that man? A. should receive the statement of
one, situated as / understand this woman was
fifteen OF twenty minutes before death, with very
great doubt, on the ground Of her nearness to
death by this disease; IL il were some other dis
case her faculties might be clear TO the last.
z. II her mind was clear one half hour before
Death, would il be an extraordinary case: A. 1t
would; do not now recall any such case.