Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-13
THEY THINK SHE'S CRAZY.
Experts VIII Have 70 be Called Next Week.
However, In the Case Of Daisy Hutchiu-
son-Yesterday's Evidence.

Experts VIII Have 70 be Called Next Week.
However, In the Case Of Daisy Hutchiu.
son-Yesterday's Evidence.
Yesterday afternoon further testimony in
the insanity proceedings instituted by Mrs.
Blume, the sister Of Margaret Besendorf,
against the latter, who. is well known as
"Daisy Hutchinson" was taken before
Commissioner Shoemaker. Mary Shaner,
domestic employed at Mrs. Besendorf's
house in Allegheny, testified that she had
worked there since March 4, and that Mrs.
Besendorf frequently grew excited, spoke of
an Englshman who was plotting to secure
her money, and she was afraid to drink cof
fee, fearing it had been poisoned. Testi
mony was continued as follows:
Miss Shaner testified that her mistress some
times imagined that her sister, Mrs. Blume,
had been murdered and the body placed in the
trunk of a man named Morgan, who roomed in
the house. The witness was cognizant of Nor
gan's arrest, but never saw him act suspi-
Constable A. II, Heiner. of Alderman Nc.
Masters ofhce, knew Mrs. Besendorf for eight
years. She came to his office one day to sue
Jew john, an individualwho, she affirmed,
was seeking her money, and she also wished to
make an information against Dick Laird who,
she said, constantly followed her. No informa.
ton could be made on her statements, however.
The witness stated that Mrs. Besendorf was
she wished, could be found as sho feared she
had been murdered.
Mrs. Mary Smith met Mrs. Besendorf on the
street IN Allegheny, in front of the latter's
house, in March. She appeared excited about
her sister, who, she imagined, was murdered
and the body deposited in trunk.
Superintendent of Police Gamble Weir was
called and testified that he had known Mrs.
Besendorf, or DAISY Hutchinson" for Eve
years. She came to his office one night to ap-
ply for protection from Jew John" and a
1odger at her house named Morgan, both Of
whom were plotting against her life and
money. Her appearance was very excitable,
and twice she broke down and cried greatly.
Mr.. Weir was aware of Morgan's arrest and
William Morgan, a very entertaining En-
glishman, testified that he boarded at Mrs.
Besendorfs house, at No. 169 Federal street,
Allegheny. He said:
II had been there but a short time, when,
one morning, Mrs: Bssendorf came to my room
and said: Mr.. Morgan, there is something
wrong. very wrong. Some one in this house
Law trap Tor them: % ,nSeed WiI and sSaii mi
catch Them did not think she suspected me.
and asked her II she did. She evasively replied
that something was wrong. A few mornings
and went downstairs. l opened a small door
to get out. The door closed behind me, and 1
found myself entrapped, both doors had been
the Mayor and charged with being suspicious.
l was honorably discharged-honorably, quite
honorably-yes, sir, assure youi She spoke OF
her sister frequently, and said she had been
butchered."
Constable Porter, Of Alderman McMasters'
office. testified that he had seen Daisy in DR..
Mercur's office, greatly excited. He met her
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel when she used
strange language. The witness stated that he
took her to st Francis Hospital. Charles F.
McKenna, Esq, counsel for the prosecution,
asked Mr.. Porter if he thought Mrs. Besendorf
capable OF taking care of herself and managing
her business. The defendants counsel objected
was not an expert in Judging. The objection
was sustained by the Master, and the hearing
adjourned, to assemble again next Thursday
afternoon.