The sun., 1890-01-05

Purcell INKnter1Cn n=
formation That some Persons Had Doubt
ed Her story of DurEiars-The Post
hortem-A Ch eu,Ioai Analysis to be Made.
TRENTON, Jan. 4.-The residence in South
Broad street OF DR.. Arthur s. Knifln, the
dentist, whose wife was chloroformed TO death
on Thursday night. or early yesterday morn
ing was surrounded all day and this evening
by crowds of persons eaRer to hear the mlnutest
details OF the mysterious crime A policeman
kept passaReway on the sidewalk clear. but
he could not drive tho throng away. The re-
mains OF Mrs. KniGin lay in the dental par
lor. When her body was first discovered
her fingers were clenched, but to-day
her hands were folded peacefully across her
bosom. That she struggled for life was shown
by tho swollen condition OF her face aud the
scratches and bruises on her chin. The ques-
tion who killed her has been asked thousand
times since she was found dead in her bed. but
no one can or will give answer. The police are
silent Detective Leahy. when asked to-day
what was the latest theory of the police. said 1t
had undergone no change since the first.
I'VE have IDEAS" he added. "but they ought
not to be made public. because events may pos
sble show that We are entirely wrong We do
not wish to make any mistakes in so important
matter"
The detective intimated that no search for
burglars was going on. Louis Zeley, q butcher
boy. employed at a place little in the rear of
DR.. Kniffln's house. says he was at work in the
stable up 10 midnight, but that he heard no
noises Of any description. When he left the
stable one OF the horses In his charge was sick.
and he returned to look after tho animal at
about o'clock.
did you see or hear anything unusual when
you returned2" asked reporter this morning
Yes, did" was Zelley'S reply.
What did you hearW
Well. when l flrst opened the stable door I
heard a noise In the stable, and | became
was going to. run home for my, father, but l had
to see II the horse was lying down or standing
What kind Of noise did you hear?"
We'll, did you 20 into the Stable to @ see see what
NO, l didn't; Just opened, the door and
We're the stable doors locked that night2"
unocked also When Went home after rfie hearnG aH
Possibly the noise. you heard came from a
No It didn't either the, for we have no dogs or
The boys statement would 60 to support the
r AR Ana air ! Of deep mystery prevails around the
be seen, and that he had nothing to say 4
sister Of Miss Emma Purcell. the young woman
murder. arrived last night from, Broad
HjsEt %6iSh RT Fl Kn9 was Vislslns The
the doc! bell several times today but 9S%oqid woqfd
give no information regarding matters inside
Miss Emma Purcell. was. very low. and re-
porter inquired whether the report was true.
abe e M o ssEea the Sa8g moths
ing to say was again the reply. How Is DR..
Kniffin2 Is he about or in bedf" You will
The reporter, could hear the voices Of several
persons up stairs In loud conversation. Miss
PTss sd e haxs passed
town s Y; ;aw were saying she had ehIofof0rmed Mrs;
looked at her informant in amazement for q
few minutes and then went into a lit of .hyster-
hour. She Indignantly denied The az accusation, % M
and appeared greatly surprised that any change
circumstances should he construed by the pub,
Of tho Coroners jury visited the house this
morning and went over the entire premises
the case. except to express indignation at the
conduct OF the police. They say the police have
left o unde dney DO bv h6t P p1 on n o9t Whf mas
lars there has been mismanaGe nl ent.
, County Physician Leavitt. assisted by Drs.
this afternoon. while DR.. Kniilln
went out for a drive with Roscoa Murphy, a
MI
Is said revealed the fact that every organ was
healthy. and that no violence was used in
causing Mrs. Kniffln's death other than was
stomach was removed. md 1t has been sent to |
Prot. ,Cornwalls of Princeton College, for
analysis, Prosecutor Stockton has forbidden
the physicians to give any account OF the eX- |
animation to the press, directing them to pre- !
serve their Information until the Coroner's in |
Iuest is held. The TACT that Mrs. hniflln's |
relatiyes believe in the burglar theory. and are |
standing by the doctor in his trouble. goes far |
% strengthen belief that burglars really com
Kept on duty at the house all night
The police admit that they have only suspi-
cions touching the identity OF tho murderer, |
Miss Emma Purcell. they say is under suryeil-
9nce. POLICE Justice Matheson said tonight
structed to prevent her from leaving should |
she attempt to do 80. Detective Pilger visited |
he house this afternoon 19 question a char
shannon. the partner OF Dr. Knllln, interfered
md prevented the interview. DIR. shannon he
10 one In the house would say anything, ex-
'ept in tho presence OF their attorney. Dr.
tnliiin has retained II. N. Barton. criminal
Why have you people hired counsel 2" said
he detective.
TO help the authorities" said DR., Knifnn
why. we nre tho authorities" said Pilger.
Mo expected your coopeTation md the help
nystcry. but We are meeting with obstruction.
L. strange"
Justice Matheson says that while he was
lueEtioninE Miss Purcell yesterday DIR. Shan
ION insisted on being present and INTERPRETING
eples TO questions which the lady did not an
Ice Matheson threatened to eject the Doctor
rom the room. The police intimate that they
ire working on a clue that may lead to somo
Irrests next week
ONE BURIAL For MAN AND HIFE