Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, January 7, 1903.
DUG UP THE BONES
Of William Kiehl at Otisco at the Midnight Hour.
CORONER SANTEE'S LITTLE TRIP.
Dissected the Body in the Grave at Midnight—To be Sent to Cornell to be Examined for Traces of Arsenic.
Cortland County Coroner E. M. Santee returned at 11:30 o'clock this forenoon after an absence from the city of nearly twenty-four hours, bringing with him a plain, unpretentious looking box which he guarded with the strictest care and in reference to the contents of which he maintained the utmost secrecy.
The coroner was asked by a representative of The Standard concerning his absence and whether his trip had anything to do with the Kiehl case. The doctor replied that he had been working under instructions from the district attorney and that he was not at liberty to make a full statement concerning his actions since he left Cortland yesterday.
It was learned, however, that the Coroner started out from Cortland yesterday and drove to South Onondaga and then to Otisco, N. Y. The trip to South Onondaga occupied more than four hours and the shades of night were falling fast when he reached the little town where Mrs. Fenner and Mrs. Kiehl had made their home previous to their arrest on New Year's day. It is stated that here he subpoenaed some new witnesses to appear before the grand jury and then went on to Otisco where the body of William Kiehl was buried. Late in the evening he went to the grave which was, for the second time within a few weeks, opened to see what secrets it might reveal in the now celebrated case.
The doctor worked alone and it was not until after midnight that his gruesome task was finished. The body was not again taken up, but portions, including some of the bones, were removed and it is supposed that the box which Coroner Santee brought back with him contained the parts which will be submitted to an expert for an examination.
Dr. Santee showed the effects of what he had been through since he left Cortland yesterday afternoon. He had driven more than seventy miles, had worked nearly all night and the time he had had for sleep was to be measured by minutes rather than hours.
If arsenic be found in the bones it is supposed to be evidence that arsenic was administered to the deceased while yet alive, in other words, he [William] was probably poisoned. If no arsenic be found in the bones it is thought to be evidence that the arsenic found in the stomach and other vital parts came from arsenic in the embalming fluid.
MRS. GRANT'S ESTATE.
Petition to Relieve it from Collateral Inheritance Tax.
New York, Jan. 7.—Proceedings have been begun in the surrogate's court by General Fred D. Grant to have all the estate of his mother, Mrs. Julia D. Grant, which passes under her will, relieved from payment of the collateral inheritance tax. The will was probated at Washington, D. C.
General Grant, in his application to the surrogate, says that his mother left only personal property in this city. It consists of 432 shares of the United States Steam Co. and $1,648 in interest bearing script which is unmarketable.
In explanation of the smallness of her estate, Mrs. Grant says that ten years ago she transferred all her interest in the royalties from President Grant's Memoirs. By an understanding between them Fred Grant agreed to act as trustee of these royalties and from them to pay the notes and obligations left by his father. The surplus was to go to the children in equal shares.
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| Lord Charles Beresford. |
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
As One Englishman Sees lt.
Lord Charles Beresford, on the eve of sailing for the United States, was asked in London, Saturday, his opinion of the Venezuelan matter. His reported answer was:
''Thank God, it has all come out right! But it has taught our government a lesson that it must never try its hand again at such a game without the partnership of the United States. I do not say a word against Germany. But I do think it is to England's advantage to come right out and not only say 'We support the Monroe doctrine, but, by heavens we are willing to fight for it.'"
From which it appears, remarks the Elmira Advertiser, that Lord Beresford has no apprehension of a hitch in the arbitration proceedings; also that [he] shares in the sentiment that has been expressed freely in England of opposition to his country's alliance with Germany for the coercion of Venezuela. He realizes that the Monroe doctrine is nearly as important to Great Britain, with its possessions in this hemisphere, as to the United States. Lord Charles says his trip to the United States at this time is to look after certain business interests, and to study American business methods, which he frankly concedes are superior in results to those of all other countries. His stay will be brief as he intends to return for the resumption of the sittings of parliament in February.
CITY APPOINTMENTS
Made at the Meeting of the Cortland Common Council.
WERE LARGELY REAPPOINTMENTS.
Changes in City Clerk and Commissioner of Charities—Former Incumbents Ask Not to be Named Again—Financial Comparisons of Last Two Years—Estimates for Future.
Mayor Charles F. Brown filled the appointive offices of the city at the regular meeting of the common council last evening. With the exception of his appointment for health officer, Dr. Paul T. Carpenter, the present incumbent of that office, the mayor's appointments were ratified by the aldermen. The appointments that were ratified are as follows:
City attorney, one year, Fred Hatch; city clerk, one year, E. S. Dalton; health officer, two years, Dr. E. A. Didama; commissioner of charities, one year, H. T. Bushnell; commissioner of public works, five years, C. W. Collins; health commissioners, two years, Fred Ryan of the Third ward and H. S Bliss of the Fourth ward; police commissioners, two years, G. S. Van Hoesen, D. E. Stanford, and F. B. Nourse; fire commissioner, three years, Edward Alley; acting city judge, W. D. Tuttle.
In reference to the appointment of a new city clerk and a new commissioner of charities the mayor stated that he had expected to name the present officers again upon the strength of the excellent records both had made, but on account of other matters that had lately developed he had been asked by Mr. Alger and Mr. Price that they should not be appointed.
The report of the city Chamberlain for the year ending Jan. 1, 1903, was read and placed on file. The report shows the following comparative condition of the several city funds:
Alderman C. F. Ingalls of the Fourth ward, the only new member of the common council, attended the meeting and was given a cordial greeting by the other members of the [council].
VERY PROPER FEVER.
Not Dangerous, But Anxious for the Public Welfare.
Dr. P. T. Carpenter, the health officer of the city, calls attention to the fact that before the board of public works Monday night Alderman Richards in urging the acceptance by the city of Railway-ave., spoke of six cases of fever on that street. He notes the fact that Mr. Richards did not specify what kind of fever it is, and says that he must have meant a fever of anxiety to have the street accepted. That he concludes is a very praiseworthy and proper kind of fever and he hopes it will be contagious and affect not only other residents of the street, but the city officials who have authority in the case as well.
Dr. Carpenter says there is not the slightest doubt but that the street ought to be accepted and steps taken at once to sewer and drain it. He finds it one of the most difficult streets in the city to keep clean because of the lack of drainage. Surface water settles there since there is no outlet for it and there is constant danger of illness unless the most rigorous steps are constantly taken to keep public and private premises clean and disinfected. However, there is only one case of fever—aside from the fever of anxiety referred to—now on the street. That is a mild case of scarlet fever and it is well quarantined, and there is not a case of typhoid fever now reported anywhere in the city.
THEY ATE ROAST PIG
And Spent a Pleasant Evening at the Orris Banquet.
The Orris Hose company, which is noted for its hospitality toward its many friends, gave its annual banquet to about seventy-five guests last night in the elegant rooms of the company. Roast pig was on the bill of fare, and a most tempting spread was served.
Mayor Brown and the city aldermen were the special guests of the Orris boys last night, and after the finely roasted pig had been reduced to a skeleton, Mayor Brown was made toastmaster and an hour of speechmaking was held. The mayor was in his happiest mood, and wit and repartee were provoked from the many guests who were called upon to respond. Much good music was interspersed through the evening, and the guests left with strengthened opinions of the ability of the Orris boys to entertain in proper manner.
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| Cortland City Band, 1898. |
BAND FAIR COMING.
To be Early in February—Plan to Enlarge the Band.
The Cortland City band is to have a fair the first week in February. It will be held in Taylor hall and the entertainment will include minstrels and vaudeville with dancing every evening.
The band held a successful fair last year and with the proceeds bought new uniforms and replaced some of the old instruments. It is the plan now to replace some of the other instruments and to purchase additional new ones so as to increase the number of its membership from eighteen to twenty-five.
It will be remembered that last summer the band gave eight or ten free concerts on the streets of the city without calling on the business men for additional assistance, and it is planned to do the same in the coming summer.
A Century Old.
Mr. Harvey Z. Tuttle of Freetown has found among the possessions of his grandparents a copy of Webster's Calendar or Albany Almanac of 1803, published by Andrew Beers, "containing a great variety of new, useful and entertaining pieces," and "printed by Charles R. and George Webster at their book store in the white house, corner of State and Pearl-sts., Albany." The publisher announces "a great allowance to those who buy wholesale.'' It is a queer looking old pamphlet with pages yellowed by age, and there is indeed much in it that is entertaining. It notes the fact that Thomas Jefferson is president of the United States, Aaron Burr vice-president and that George Clinton is governor of New York state. The president of the New York State Agricultural society is Robert Livingston.
BREVITIES.
—The fair grounds at Sherburne are advertised to be sold at mortgage foreclosure on Feb. 7.
—The Athletics have gone to Syracuse to play basket ball [sic] with the Pastime club of that city this evening.
—The primary union held an interesting and well attended meeting at the First Baptist church last evening.
—A special meeting of Vesta lodge, I. O. O. F., will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock to take action in reference to the death of Dennis Pierce.
—At the regular monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Cortland hospital held on Monday, Mrs. C. L. Kinney was elected to membership.
—The new display advertisements today are—C. F. Brown, Free calendars, page 4; New York Life Insurance Co., Statement, page 6; J. B. Kellogg, Special sale, page 4.
—Ithaca is making plans to add a chemical engine to its fire department. It has used the small chemical extinguishers with good results for some time, but now wants a whole engine.
—The Ithaca band is having a very successful fair this week at the Lyceum theatre. Crowds are attending every night and the evening concerts are among the finest of those ever presented by this famous organization.
—Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., has received and accepted invitations from DeRuyter lodge, No. 692, to visit them Saturday evening, Jan. 10, at which time the third degree will be conferred on several candidates from Truxton, N. Y.
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