The New York herald., 1879-10-31

of the examination September IL. eight
days after death. and also The removal OF some OK
the internal organs March following Inc ao-
sence OF the heart and OF the kidneys was ac-
counted for by disintegraton. He corroDorateu tno
OF arsenic introduced into q human stomach peiore
and after death. and also to the condition or Two
stomachs which Were the subject of arsenica exper
iment. Professor White furnished one OF the
stomechs and took it to Johnson. who in-
serted ninety grains Of arsenic and gill OF
water. This placed in glass jar.
and when opened mouth later the inner coating
presented an appearance very different from that OF
stomach into which arsenic was introduced during
life Defence objecting witness testifying to all
the conditions of the treatment OF Mary Stannards
stomach some of which he could not have person.
ally known. he stated Hypothetical case embracing
exactly the same conditions and results OF the intro
ducton OF arsenic; Upon these, as an expert. he
satisfied that the arsenic must have been in the
stomach before death
Mr.. watrous flor the defence)-Proressor. can you
swear positively whether that arsenic in Mary
Stannard's body before or after death?
"No. sir. cannot. OF course. l can have really
positive knowledge.
"You testify that arsenic passes through the sys-
tenn by blood circulation. Did you tap your
finger to ascertain that this is trueT'
"No sir"
This oceasioned smile, a few days ago, in
satisfying himself AS to the rapidity with which
arsenic will spread from the stomach he had
perimented himself with something less than a
grain. and demonstrated the correctness OF his
theory. This experiment then referred to, and
Professor White, being asked why he selected this
form of experiment (by testing the contents of the
badder) replied, because it WAS the easiest and as
a test it was successful as far as it went"
MEDICAL AUTHORITIES.
Upon stating that the medical authorities agreed
that arsenic spread through the system in fifteen
twenty minutes. he was requested to cite authori-
ties, but refused to attempt it from memory A
PRODUCTION of authorities and Professor White then
said that he drew an Inference to the above effect
from article i'll LA France Medicale, printed by
Meyercon & Bergeret. Paris. 1874.
Where is that book?" demanded Mr.. Watrous.
Professor Whites cool and apparently Indifferent
reply, ..in the Boston Public Library, elected gem
eral laughter. He subsequently explained that he
had examined it within a month. Next he produced
IA copy of Woodman & Tidy's work and read from
page Is ami from another page quotation
from "raylor's Medical Jurisprudence" supporting
his statement, by inference. Professor White
questioned at considerable length regarding his own
observations of the action of the poison.
BODIES COME FROM?
Mr.. watrous inquired of the Professor. where
did you get the two human stomachs that were ex-
perimented on?'
Professor White. after pause-Out of dead
bodies (Laughter)
"Where did you get the bodies?"
Professor White answered slowly and impressfvely,
and as though he had prepared himself for the oc-
casion:-"I have certain reasons for refusing
swer that question Iwlll say that the bodies had
not been buried. You get all tho
facts you really need from me privately.
This community and any other community does not
want the names of subjects of post-nortem examine
tons made public No family. any member Of
which may have been examined after death. likes this
publicity. They say to physicians that they not
unwilling to yield the bodies for examination and to
have parts dssected and taken secrecy is main
ained II is under these CO nditious that post-mor.
ten examinations made and, therefore. 1 want
be careful to say nothing calculated to wound the
feelings of any body. will say in this that the
stomachs obtained legitmately and by perInis-
sion of the persons having authority to grant it.
will tell you privately or give the information in
writing for the use of counsel Court and jury; but
shall tell anything publicly in this room
unless ordered to do so by the Court"
Mr.. Watrous replied, with some feeling:-"Pro-
fessor, you have wounded the feelings of my client
in this case aud propose to make you withdraw
the dagger If cam but don't wish to do anything
obstruct the interests of science nor to compel
you to reveal the names if I can help it,"
Mr.. Waller, for the State-Mr. Watrous will un-
doubtedy treat this matter with great decacy, and
If you don't wish to answer. why you can appeal to
the Court.
Mr.. watrous asked, "where did you first see one
of these bodies?
Professor White-I decline to answer.
Chief Justice Park-If the counsel insists You
must answer the question.
Mr.. Waller-G would prefer that all the States evi>
dence regarding the experiments on the two stom.
achs be expunged from the record than that the
intelligent and could consider the without ref
erence to it.
Mr. Jones-But will you bring in other stomachs
later?
mo- SIR" replied Mr. Waller.
Mr.. Watrous-Theoretically this offer covers the
ground but as q matter Of fact the evidence has
gone to the jury from several experts. and now we
have got around to man who knows the conditions
Of the deaths the contents of the stomachs and the
surveillance over them after their removal. II we
can, consistently with sense of duty let the two
stomachs pass out of the for the consideration
suggested. WILL for we do not intend that our
zeal We shall be an agency to wound anybody's
feelings or injure the cause OF science We will
over the point temporarily, and decide by to.
morrow what course to pursue.
After some further questioning as to the causes OF
Inflammation of the stomach from other causes
than arsenic. the Court adjourned.