The New York herald., 1879-10-31
Questions Of Medical Sci
ence Considered.
A DOCTORS EXPERIMENT
Arsenical Effects Upon Live and
Dead Stomachs.
"BLUFFING" A PROFESSOR.

in the character Of the testimony from arsenic its
crystalline structure and kindred points which have
occupied the time for more than week. The jury
men doubtless know much on this particular
point as they can ever hope to either remember or
comprehend, and the spectators have been wearied
with the food OF scientific information to which
they have been subjected. One of the most impor-
tant points made by tho prosecution is
that although Hay den bought arsenic the
day OF the tragedy he said nothing about
it openly until after it known that the authori-
ties were exhume and analyze the body of the
murdered girl for poison. The State to-day pro-
duced another point having q relative importance.
That is that before Hayden stated this fact he had
been advised that his premises had been searched by
deputy sheriff. and it known to him that,
while the house and a shed had been
searched, the barn had been overlooked.
few days later Hayden told of the arsenic and
where it was to be found in this barn. The State
endeavors to show that this is suspicious crcum-
stance. while the defence claims that Hayden re-
vealed nothing about the poison because he had no
opportunity to do until he went on the witness
stand The druggist who sold the arsenic to Hay
den called but failed to positively identify him.
However. it may be stated that the defence admits
the fact of the purchase One of the most impor-
tant questions raised during the trial occurred when
Professor White. of Yale College. the stand;
that is. whether physicians making post-mortem
examination may be forced In the interests of JUS
tice, to reveal the identity Of the dead person.
This is usually professional secret and secrecy is
very often condition imposed by relatives friends
Chief Justice Park decided this that Pro-
fessor White must answer any questions if the de-
fence insisted. The point has been passed
until tomorrow to wait conference by Hayden's
counsel on proposition by the State to save wit
from embarrassment by Withdrawing all
relat tn fhe inner nta two hu-
man stomachs with arsenic.
THE sEcRETED ARSENIC.
Tho first witness Of the day was Deputy Sheriff
Hull, who arrested Hayden on tho Friday following
the tragedy. He testified to searching Haydens house
and that there were several closets in it. The de-
entering objection Judge Harrison said that
he proposed to show that the statement by Hay
den at his preliminary trial. that he put the
arsenic bought the morning OF the murder
in his barn because he had safe place
in the house. untrue. because there were
closets there with high shelves. The Court ruled
the evidence admissible throwing weight the
whole subject. but on the defence asking that rhe
objection be noted the State withdrew the question
in its nature of contradicting Hayden's testimony,
and put original question as to the existence of the
closets. Witness continuing said that there were
closets where arsenic could have been kept safely
and that Hayden said q word. to his knowl-
edges ABOUT having any arsenic OF Wnere IL was
secreted until after he knew that witness had
sacked the house in search of evidence and also q
woodshed. Then, in his tHayden's) testimony he
said that he had bought arsenic and hid it in his
| barn. and that same evening his counsel sent
friend obtain the package. On cross-examination
Hull admitted that no opposition was made to his
tho arrest; that Mrs. Hayden handed him
the clothing worn by her husband on the
! worn working pantaioons. Hull was interroga gated
length as to his motives in going to
the house and searching. and claimed that he went
there mainly ut the request of the prosecuting
officers. During this questioning Hayden and his
wife both drew their chairs close to the attorney
and conferred frequently with the three heads to-
gether
George A. Tyler. the Middletown druggist.
called identify the purchase of arsenic by Hayden
and said. substantially About the 1st of septem-
ber 1878 1 sold 80 me arsenic to q person who came
in and asked fullers earth and also ounce
OF arsenic to kill rats; did not know the person.
but l remembered the transaction know Mr.. Hay
den now but did not them by name.
WAS IT HAYDEN?
lis that the person who bought the fullers earth
and arsenicY asked Judge Harrison, rs he waved
his hand toward Hayden.
Tyler and Hayden gazed steadily into each others
eyes for moment. and Tyler replied slowly, II
only say that the person resembled him closely but
1 cannot say positively that he is he man."
Continuing, witness said that the hour be-
tween eight and ten A. NJ. Hayden admits being in
Middetown at this time). and after completing the
purchase the person left the store and was
moment later ON the sidewalk convcrsing with DR..
Bailey. Crhe latter had formerly been Hay den's
which the arsenic taken produced by
Tyler at this point and was regarded with interest
for it has been subject OF frequent reference and
controversy all through the trial. 1t is of common
light green glass. about eight inches high aud three
in diameter. with u wide mouth closed with COM
mon cork. and on one side was label. in large
scrawlng hand, 'Arscnic-Poison." This jar, wit
ness said, held one and halr pounds. and was the
only one had been in the store for three
years more. About month after the sale to
Hayden witness sold arsenic from this jar TO A. q.
Coigrove. There was less tran an ounce in the jar
le
possible.
had been used for years and pounds of arsenic
had been sold from it--arscnic obtained from differ
ent wholesalers Counsel tax sing. the bottle in,
verted 1t and raped it on the desk. few grains of
arsenic fell out on piece OF paper. which was
handed to Tyler.
"Now, was that arsenic put into that bottle year
ago or ten years agoY
-'I don't know. sir, was the reply.
Counsel rcjoined triumpbanty :-"Ahi thought
The point of this is that Hayden bought from
nearly the full bottle. and Cogrove the last OF tho
latter may have of a dozen old lots and could
not therefore. fairly bc used for Identifying tho
Hay den arsenic by comparison" Witness continu-
ing. SAID it customary to buy ten-pound pack
ages and the bottle filled whenever its contents
were nearly exhausted; 1t costs eetween seven and
eight cents per pound and is sold at ten cents an
| ounce.
"protty good prohti" exclaimed Mr.. Jones.
Alter some further testimony as to Tyler's prac-
tice in wrapping arsenic given by Deputy Sheriff
Hull. who purchased at his store sample tor the
State, Tyler recalled and fatty contradicted
Hulls statement to the place in the store where
the arsenic jar kept. This point was wrangl ed
for half hour until the Chief Justice finally
remarked, cit seems to me that you have spent
about timo enough on this NATTER
EfrECrs OF ARSENIC.
DR.. p. A.'Jewett. who assisted at the postmortem
examination of Mary Stannard's body. recalled,
aud detailed the several operations performed and
the removal of the stomach liver and other viscera.
The stomach appeared to contain fluid rather than
solid matter. and about half tumbcrful. The
arsenic found in the stomach ninety grains is about
q teaspoontul, and could have boon washed down by
! two or three swallows Of water. 1t could easier
than flour. without any water. because arsenic
is an irriant, and would produce in the mouth suf-
cient saliva to carry it down the throat Ii would 40
in a mass. as tins arsenic found. Arsenic pro-
duces in the stomach irritation and inhamm alton ;
the latter would be evident in from twenty minutes
to couple OF hours. There would be determine
ton OF blood to the part; the small blood vessels of
ln land radl lial 1.l1.r