New-York tribune., 1902-10-25
THE DIPHTHERIA SPREADS.
MOTHER SISTER, BROTHER AND
SCHOOLMATE OF ESTHER
OUIMBY ARE ILL

From al! sections OF the country Coroner Arehi-
bald T Banning. Of Westchester County, Is re-
ceiving letters commencing him for his acuoh IN
prosecuting the Christian Scientists through whose
neglect, it is alleged little Esther Hunter 3ulmoy'
the seven-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs John
Quimby, Of No. = Brookheld-st White Plains was
allowed to die from malignant diphthera. without
the attention of doctor. Mr.. Qumby Is not IN the
least disturbed by the thought that any proceed
ings may be brought against him. The Chrlsuah
Science Church will stand by me" he toh d lrIehd
yesterday. Il do not fear anything. II the graha
jury lndicts we will willingly stand trial we diu
everything to save my daughters me- because
We do not believe in medicine. but in the power "I
God to heal Is no reason why we should ne perSe-
cuted.' II learned yesterday that the follow
ers Of the Christian Science cult have the packing
Of number Of rich New Workers who are followers
Of their faith. and who will provide funds lot
counsel in case the three accused heaiers are IN
dcted by the grand jury. Foreman TURNER OF the
October grand jury took great interest IN the IN
quest. and present all the hearings ~ Is
said he will urge the District Attorney TO bring the
matter before the grand jury when 1t convenes
on Monday Coroner Banning is being backed
by the New York and Westchester County medical
societies. who will aid him in prosecuting the
cases. Health Oftice- Birch said yesterday;
"A wrong impression has gone out tnat toTIt7 Mrs
Quimhy and her two children now only nave tonsll-
bad form. have also been informed that Fred
erck Williams. little boy who attended the FiSher
While she was suffering from diphthera, also mas
the same disease I'm bad form.
Lathrop. the healer. visited the Qumby home at
White Plains yesterday and then asked Assistant
District Attorney Weeks If he would accept bail for
Mrs Quimby. who is ill., and who also held by
the coroner. NO. sir" said Mr.. Weeks She must
come before in person before accept her bail
bond" The condition Of Mrs Quimby and her son
and daughter. who have diphtheria much i'm
proved yesterday but the health officer still main
tains a strict quarantine Coroner Banning has
received scores Of letters. some of them commend
ing him for his action: others. from Christian
Scientists. denouncinG him.
The following is from Boston lawyer:
Boston October o. 1902
Ny Dear Sir: I following with much interest
your investigation OF the latest Christian Science
murder and am hopeful of good results, though II
has been most difficult in such cases 10 reach
recent against Mrs Eddy. the founder OF
Christian Science. I discovered facts In abundance
conclusively proving her TO be not only the cham
plon fake Of the age, but the champion takir
address which I take the liberty of sending TO you
II YOU will do ma the honor 10 read. have great
confidence that you will share my opinion that
Christian Science Mrs Eddys religious COM
You succeed In convictng II your jury should
ind one OF the healers guilty Of criminal neg
igenCe. YOU will have rendered a substantial and
much needed public service Very truly yours,
FREDERICK W PEABODY.
Assistant District Attorney Frederick z. Weeks
said last night: II shall push the prosecution Of
these scientists 70 the full extent of the law. The
matter will he brought 10 the attention OF the
grand jury Immediately"