New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-27
MARY LEONARD.
MRS. BLISS DEATH.

MRS. BL1Ss's DEATH.
% Friday afternoon Mrs Bliss. the mother f. alone
at her home at No S7 st. Nichoa save and this
defendant knew it. And that day was prepared
and sent fatal dose TO this mother Scarcely had
she eaten 1t before she taken Ill. Fortunately
the gentleman who had accompanied her the week
before to Point Pleasant called 10 see her and
seeing her corditon. for the doctor and other
been done. The authorities we're imediatey noiI-
ned and next day the dreadful truth became par
rnS Picture se matr m Verified Th @
crime. There is n motive. The evidence will re-
establish. Mrs. Bliss was a mother. but little aid
she think that the life she gave to the world would
one day take away her
THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY.
At the end of Mr.. Miller's address. which was
delivered impressvely, the taking of evidence
was Immediately begun. The first witness was
Frank +. Towle. a surveyor. who produced plans
OF the apartment at No. 307 St Nicholas-ave
and OF Mrs. Flemings rooms at the Colonial
Hotel He sworc to their accuracy. and they
we're then admitted az evidence.
The man to whom Mr.. Miller referred in his
opening address as accompanying the deceased
woman to Point Pleasant was then called and
proved 70 be August l.. Teubner a commercial
traveller Examined by Mr. Miller he said he
had been an intimate friend Of the family for
years, and then testified TO the Point Pleasant
visit. Afterward he said he left New-York and
returned on August 20, last year On the fol-
lowing evening about - O'Clock, he called uDon
Mrs. Bliss in st. NichOas-ave. He said he found
her apparently dangerously i'll. The witness was
not allowed 20 tell what conversation took place
between Mrs Bliss and himself, but declared
/ that he Immediately ran down to the next floor
and sought the assistance of Mrs. Van Norden
| the tenant of that fiat. In consequence of what
Mrs Van Norden told MIN after she had visited
Mrs Bliss. he wont away for doctor He
brought DR.. pullman. who lived nearby. The
doctor examined NIis. Bliss and prescribed for
her and then left the house Witness remained
in tha hniQa q hn mad
that the condition Of Mrs. Bliss was becoming
worse. and he again sought Mrs. Norden. a
| nurse was then sen. for on her advice. and about
| IL o'clock the same night. as Mrs. Bliss grew
rapidly worse DR.. Builman was sent for again.
When he arrived. shortly afterward he pro-
| nounced Mrs. Bliss dead
WE'LL AT POINT PLEASANT.
Mr.. Miller then asked the witnesses opinion
as to the state Of Mrs. BLISS health on the oc-
! casion Of the visit to Point Pleasant Mr.
Brooke objected 10 the question. on the plea that
the witness was not medical man. and was
not qualified to give any such opinion.
Mr.. McIntyre said 1t was perfectly proper for
| upon any ones apparent health. He quoted In
! support OF his contention decisions upon similar
! points OF law in previous cases.
| Eventually the Recorder allowed the question
to be put, and It was then gathered from the
! witness that at Point Pleasant Mrs Bliss had
| the appearance Of healthy woman.
| Upon the close OF the witnesses direct examina
! ton Mr.. Brooke consulted with his colleagues
| for a few moments. and then announced that hi
| had no questions to ask Mr. Teubner at tina
| time. In order, however that he might have tht
| opportunity to crose examine later he asked thu
| Recorder to direct the witness TO stay In tn.
| court.
! The Recorder said What power have I t.
| keep him here now?"
| you have entire power over your own cour
and direct witnesses as you WISH" replied Mr.
| Brooke, .....
| 1.-The witness Is here to give evidence. He ha
been examined by the prosecution and is read,
for cross examination by the defence n you d.
not wish to take that opportunity have N