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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, THURSDAY; . DECEMBER 3, 1891.
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CLAIMS OF INSANITY
To Figure Prominently in the Com
ing Trial of Frank Gerade.
OBJECTIONS TO LAYMEN JTJUORS.
A Physician Says None but Experts
Should Judce Such Cases.
TESTERDATS D0I.GS IN THE COURTS
The cae of Frank Gerade, twice convict
ed of murdering his little daughter, will be
argued in Criminal Court to-morrow, with a
view to having it again tried. About a
year ago Gerade was first tried and convict
ed of the killing. The case was carried to
the Supreme Court, where a new trial was
ordered. The second trial in the lower
court was concluded a week ago yesterday,
and again he was found guilty of murder in
the first degree. Hanging is the only pen
alty lor the crime.
At both trials before the lower court in
sanity experts testified that the accussed
was "positively insane. Their testimony
was not contradicted. There was no rebut
ung evidence offered. The cae, in view of
all the facts, is said to de attracting the at
tention of medical experts and legal lights
throughout the country.
Dr. C C. Wiley, who appeared with
ether expert witnesses at both trials of
Gerade, was seen yesterday at his Pcnn
avenue office. Dr. Wiley was for many
ycars phjsician at Dixmoct. He hesi
tated at discussing the Gerade case, but he
was positive in liis belief that physicians
rnd not laymen should sit in judgment in
cases of mental derangement. The law of
Pennsylvania governing the trial of such
caes, Dr. "Wiley contends, is all wrong,
and he says it should be amended in con
formity of the law of Xew York State,
where the undisputed evidence of experts is
efficient in the law to determine a man's
irresponsibility.
Only rhysicians Can Judge.
"I contend," Dr. "Wiley said, "that the
law is glaringly defective that allows 12
la men of no experience, with crude ideas
and frequently superstitious notions to de
termine a man's sanity or insanity. Insanity
is purely a medical question depending
entirely upon physiological conditions. It
is a physical disease just as much as is fever,
smallpox or cholera. There is no such
thine as diseased mind. The mind is a ma
terial thing, and cannot, therefore, be dis
eased. "There is," the doctor went on, "a dis
ease, or pm cried function, of the brain
tliroush which the mind acts. There are
now recognized and distinct symptoms -to-one
h:n in; had experience, that are posi
tie indications of a diseased brain,
and a man familiar from large experience
with such cases can sav as positively that
this is a case of dementia, this is a case of
paresis or this is a case of acute mania as
easily as a ceneral practitioner can say
Jrom" manifest symptoms in a given case
that this is a case" of smallpox or that this is
a case of tesis, consumption, whooping
cough or mcales.
"In the case of Gerade it was shown that
be was perfectly correct in his habits of
life until some weeks before he had a
paioxysni in which he killed his step child.
It was conclusively shown by those who
saw him that within an hour before the
killing he had all the symptoms of an
insane man. .His conversation and his
rctions were at variance with his former
habitude. Immediately after the killing
lie was found to be equally insane and
oblivious to his surroundings and actions.
He was taken to the jail, whpre he was un
der constant watch. There hi conduct was
that of. and in conformity with, a distinct
case of profound dementia.
5avs lie Is Totally Demented.
"He was examined by several experts,
who subjected mm to severest crucial tests,
and in their examination at his first trial
testified positively and unequivocally, giv
ing solid facts for their opinion, that he
was not simply insane, but totally de
mented, his case not even rising to the
plane of the ordinary demonstrative in
fant Regardless of this evidence, as well
as the preponderating testimony or daily
and almost hourly observers who testified
posithelv to the man's insanity, he was
found guilty of murder in the first degree.
"The mistake made in such cases is the
jurymen fail to separate the insanity from
the" crime, and they find that he committed
the crime, which nobody questions, but
which, unfortunately, hangs the accused
without regard to his condition. The iury
of laymen try him as they see him, taking
no notice of his condition at the time the
crime was committed. The fact that a
man improves in mind is a real detriment
to him. It would Be better for him in
his experience with juries if he grew worse
instead of better. It is just as possible for
a man to improve after being totally de
mented as it is for him to recover from an
attack of typhoid fever with delirium, and
he is equally as irresponsible for one as for
the other.
"My idea," the doctor concluded, "is to
bring about the trial of such cases before a
competent jury of expert or medical men to
determine a physical disease, controlling
sml directing mental operations, and not by
a jury of inexperienced, totally disqualified
and unlearned laymen to decide a purely
medical question."
A TSonrd or Viewers Asked For.
City Attorney Jforeland yesterday filed
petitions on behalf of the city for the ap
pointment of viewers to make assessments
for street improvements and sewers con
structed, which were contracted for under
the unconstitutional acts as Assembly. The
appointments are asked lor to make the
assessments under the curative act of Assem
bly. The improvements in question are the
crading, paving and curbing ot Kirk street,
Tioga street, Bertha street, Howe street.
Fifty-fourth street, Grandview avenue and
"Westminster street, paving and curbing
IJoquet street, and for a Beweron Summerlea
street.
Must Let the Workmen Alon?.
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Allegheny City against Christ. Beckert ask
ing for an injunction to restrain Beckert
from interfering with the construction of
stern from McClure to Lecky's Road, which
under a contract with the city are being
erected by the Pennsylvania Company.
Beckert, it is alleged, interfered with the
workmen and because the steps projected
on to the sidewalk caused the arrest of the
men on a charge of violating a city ordi
nance by obstructing the sidewalk. The
court granted a preliminary injunction.
The Maxwell CaseSlH on Trial.
Judge White has still on trial before him
the suit of E. A. Maxwell against the Pleas
ant Valley Electric Railway Company.
Colonel Stone, attorney for the defendant
company, yesterday made a motion for a
non-suit, on the grounds that the declara
tion of the plaintiff was defective, in that it
did not allege negligence on the part of the
defendant company. The point is held
tinder consideration.
Alderman Doughty a Winner.
In the case of Margaret "Ward and David
Doughty against Edward Iiafferty, a con
test by the defendant of the will of the late
Harry Laflerty, a verdict was given yester
day tor the plaintiffs. The verdict sustains
the w ill under which the plaintiffs are the
beneficiaries.
To-Da's Trial Lists.
Criminal Court Argument list.
Common Pleas No. 1 Haven vs Pitts
burg and Allegheny Bridge Company; Sil-
verman vs American Protective Mutual
Insurance Company; Balpli vs Central Trac
tion Companv; Cleudennen vs Soles; Clialles
et alvs Junninstset al; Wolls et; al vs Mc
Donald et al: Dietrich v Kalbfeld: Lea vs
Armstrong: Conway vs Pittsburs Times.
Common Pleas No. 2 Haley vs Lloyd &
Son; Chilton vs Central Traction Company:
Schools vs Central Traction Company; City
ofPittsbure vs Central Traction Company:
-Venf vs Gillespie et al: Ilowlcv & Co. vs
Wall; Lawton vs Gumbert & Huey; Ken
nedy vs Booth & Flinn. ,
Common Picas No. 3 Wilkio vs Wind;
Mueller vs Boss township: EsretyerRer vs
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company: Hager
man vs Mancrnn: Walker, Jr., vs Kollshonse;
Marx vs Sullivan; Dontet uxvsMayootal;
Crawford vs Potcrie.
Utile Scitj or the Conrts.
The suit of Georce H. Quaill against T. C.
Kodgers, an action in ejectment, is on trial
before Judge Collier.
The suit or Whittaker & Gamblo against
Heckert & McCain, an action on a bill for
lumber, is on trial befoi e Judge Magee.
The suit of George F. Smith, Jr., against
G. C. Dillenbach, an action on partnership
accounts, is on trial bcfoie Judge Kennedy.
A verdict for the defendant was given in
the co of Harry McClusky against William
IL Cullers, an action to recover a bill for
lumber.
In the case or Neal Bros, against Kiddle,
Dean & Co., an action on a contract for fur
nishing coke, a verdict was rendered for $250
for the plaintiff.
James Ward, who served 11 yenrsin the
penitentiary for killing a lady in Westmore
land county, will bo put on trial next Mon
day for killing her sister.
District Attorney Burleigh wrote to
Columbus to inquire whether or not "Eggy"
Conroy was in the penitentiaiv there at the
time of the Kndert murder in Tarentum.
The suit of A. G. Tim against I. Monte
veide & Bros., for damages for injuries
caused by falling into a coal hole on Franks
tow n avenue, is on trial before Judsje Slagle.
Attorney J. H Porte filed the divorce
suit of Lena Adler, by her next friend,
George E. Water, against Da id Adler. They
weic married February C, 1S9L &he charges
hfm with infidelity.
A nonsuit was taken by tho plaintiffs in
the case of lindolph Engemnu and wife
against William and II. K. Seinple to recover
damages for the death of their child who
was drowned by falling into a spring on tho
defendants' place.
Henry Youjg entered a suit against L.
Glesenkamp & Son n-dcing for $200 damages.
He claims that on November 20 Constable
Heiner took a buggy from his stable and
turned it over to the plaintiffs and that tho
proceeding was an illegal one.
Maria Brown entered suit against Mar
garet McAuhffe, claiming $3,003 damages for
inlury received in an accident. The plain
tiff alleges that on September SO she fell
through an open coal hole in front of the de
fendant's home on Third avenue.
The suit of William and Josiah Davidson
against the Pittsburg Natural Gas Company
was settled. It was an action to recover
damages for a pipe line through the prop
erty of pla'ntiffs. A voidict for $100 was
rendered for William Davidson and $025 for
Josiah.
Back and Thumbscrew
Wcro scarcely more toituiom than the
twinges of rheumatism. Not only is it one
of the mot agonizing, but most obstinate of
complaints in its chronic stage. Foiestall
the untold agome it inflicts with Ilostet
ter's Stomach Bitters, tho finest blood de
purent in existence. Dyspepsia, constipa
tion, biliousness and malaria are also com
pletely eradicated by this comprehensive
medicine.
Oar I iftli Christmas Opening.
It is with feelings of pleasure we invite
our friends to our fifth annual Christmas
opening. To say that we think you will be
surprised by the enlarged and comprehen
sive collection of goods we are now show
ing on the first and second floorof our build
ing is putting it mildly. As one of our
fri ends remarked, "You seem tohave brought
together all the beauties of Europe and
America to make your art room complete in
all its details " It is impossible for us to
mention any one thing; all we ask is come
and enjoy our beautiful collection at
Hardy & Hates',
Jewelers,
C29 Smithfield street.
Three doors from City Hall.
Will Price,
For Dents and Perrin's kid gloves.
See onr fan display.
47 Sixth Street.
Catarrh can be cured surely, safely and
pleasantly by Piso's Remedy. It cures
when all else fails. All druggists. 50
cents. Th
Simen's cork s61e shoes at 53 for men's
wear, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny. Pa. TUTh
DO YOUR BUYING NOW.
Money Saving Suggestions Regarding Holiday Gifts.
It will pay you handsomely to purchase your Holiday
Presents at once. The early purchaser has the advantage of an
unbroken assortment and lower prices than will prevail week
before Christmas. Besides, shopping is much easier at present,
as the eleventh hour rush is avoided Our stockjpf Holiday
Goods was never so extensive. Come and see how far a few
dollars will go here. Prices are right they're lower than at
any other house in this vicinity. A few of the hundreds of
articles displayed are enumerated below. The list, though
short, may aid you in making a selection:
SENSIBLE XMAS PRESENTS.
Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, $1 and
$1 50 a box.
Gents' Initial Handkerchiefs, 25c up.
Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 25c up.
Silk Reefer Scarfs.
Silk Lace Scarfs.
Real Lace Handkerchiefs.
Fine Imported Fans.
Fine Muffs and Fur Capes.
Fur Top and Lined Kid Gloves.
Ladies' and Misses' Jackets.
Ladies' Cashmere Shawls and Fichus.
Woolen Nubias and Capes.
Infants' Woolen Hoods.
Trimmed Bonnets and Hats.
Gents' Underwear.
Fine Satin Suspenders.
Gents' Scarfs and Jewelry.
Gents' Collars and Cuffs.
Gents' Fine Dress Shirts.
Ladies' Silk and Lisle Hose.
Ladies' Fine Muslin Underwear.
Silk Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
25c up.
ART GOODS:
In our Art
variety of
the novelties in Embroidered Linen
Table Covers, Dresser Scarfs, etc. Besides these, we show a grand line of
Holiday "Umbrellas at all prices, from $1 to 15 every one a bargain.
Umbrellas from $2 up engraved with initials free of charge.
510-518 MA&KiUT STREET.
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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CHILDREN'S STRAIGHT
GOAT BUTTON SHOES.
The best fitting shoe ever
noticed with perfect style.
To be sold at
$1.10
ALL
WIDTHS
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40 cents saved on every pair.
Now is the time to find the
right goods at the right
130436 IrM St.
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Banner's
Essence of Health.
A pure family
m e u 1 o 1 n e ior
"toning up andie-
luuumg tne sys
em. One of the
neatest blood
(purifiers known
1 Unexcelled for
the cure of Rheu
matism, Coughs
and Colds.Catarrh
Asthma, Throat
Diseases. Tomid
Liver, Dizziness and Sick Headache, Palpi
tation of the Heart, Cramps, Dysentery, Di
arrhoea, Scrofula and diseases arising from
imperfect and depraved state'of tho blood,
Piles, Costiveness, Nervousness, Affections
of the Bladder and Kidneys. Ir properly
taken we guarantee a cure. For sale by
druggists, and
The banner Medicine Co.,
242 Federal St., Allegheny.
Price $1 00 per bottle; six bottles for $500.
Write for Testimonials.
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DRUNKENNESS
Or the Liquor Habit PonlUvely Cured bj
Administering Dr. Haines'
Golden Specific
It Is mannnictiii ed as a powder, which can t
given In a glass of beer, a cup of coffee or tea, or In
food, without the knowledge of the patient. It Is
absolutely harmless, and will effect a permanent
and speedy care, whether the patient Is a moderate
drinker or an alcoholic wreck. It has been given
in thousands of cases, and in every instance a per
fect euro has followed. It never falls. The system
once Impregnated with tho Specific, It becomes an
Mtter imnobsibiUt y for the liquor appetite to exist,
it-pare nook 01 particulars free. To be had of A.
J. RANKIN, Sixth and Pcnn av., Pittsburg.
Trade supplied by GEO. A. KELLY CO. Alle
gheny ageoU, E. HOLDEN & CO.. 63 Federal st.
JyI-80-TT8
Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs,
25c up.
Fine Brushes and Combs.
Leather and Plush Boxes.
Wooden and Oxid. Silver Boxes.
Manicure Sets, Workboxes.
Smokers' Sets, Leather Case3,
Music Rolls, Wall Pockets.
Sterling Silverware.
Bonn, " Dresden, Royal Hungarian,
Victoria and Carlsbad Wares.
Toilet Bottles, Pin Cushions.
Inkstands, Ornaments.
Pictures, Photo Frames.
Thermometers, Easels, Screens,
Lamp Shades, Lambrequins.
Plush Pillows and Table Covers.
Linen Table Scarfs.
Dressers, Tidies, Head Rests.
Hand-worked Table Squares.
Chenille Table Covers.
Mouchoir Cases, Portieres, Purses.
And 1,000 other articles suitable
for presents.
Department will be found an endless
articles useful and ornamental. All
Goods, Fancy Baskets, Plush Pillows.
del
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THlltonH ISTMAS :-: NOVELTIES
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 AND 4
AMERICAN GRANDEST DISPLAY
FURNITURE, SILVERWARE, CHIIMAWARE,
Music by Select KnJehts' Band.
A MILESTONE!
Our Store Established
1832.
America's Largest
Homefurnishing House
1891.
Is our first subject to-day, and well
it should be. Many
a little toddler's life
is dreary because she
does not have a
PRETTY
DOLLIE
With which she can
play mamma.
Here's a likeness
of a dollie that will
please any child.
Its neight is 2 feet 2 inches, with
long curly hair and pretty face.
Just such a doll as you have always
paid $1 for.
HAVE YOU EVER
Seen a Doll with a
BISQUE HEAD,
JOINTED ARMS,
Long Plowing Hair,
13 Inches Long'
10c?
We have them, and here's a small
picture of it.
These are only two prices of the
many thousand. The prices start at
5c for a 9-inch China Doll; then ioc
for a (10-inch) Bisque Head and Kid
Body Doll, up to the handsomely
dressed Doll at 3, 4'and $5.
Look in our show windows for just
a few styles. Then come inside and
see the many hundred.
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DMUNDSON
HEW ADVERTISEMENTS
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tO
GRAND WINTER OPENING
CARPt.lt, HOiunto, UULL5, IUYS, etc.
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Cowper,the poet of Cabinet makers,
writes
Necessity Invented stools,
Convenience next invented elbow chairs,
And Luxury the accompllsh'd sofa last.
Prosaic certainly for poetry, but
suggestive of the present. Luxury
controlling Cabinet Wares combines
need, convenience, utility and econ
omy. A choice modern stock of
Furniture is to the cultivated mind a
collection of beautiful form and color,
a joy to the intelligent beholder.
Such a stock we invite you to look
over to-day. Don't dash through
our Furniture Galleries like a flash of
lightning. No, don't; save yourself
the trouble, 'twill be useless. Take
it deliberately.
We first want to
call your attention
to our line of
FANCY
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COMFORTABLE
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Some with Leather, Plush or
Tapestry Seats, at
$25 TO $30.
Then on down the ladder to at
$17, $13, $10, $8, $6,
Any price that will fit your purse.
BEDROOM SUITES,
Consisting of 1 Bedstead, 1 Bureau
(large glass), 1 Washstand, 2 Chairs,
1 Mattress and 1 Spring, $25.
DINING ROOM SUITE,
Consisting of 1 Sideboard, 6 Chairs
and 1 Extension Table, round or
square, $25.
PARLOR SUITES,
In Plush, $29 to $100; in Rugs,
Brocatelles, etc., from $150 to' $250;
in Tapestry, from $45 to $150.
HALLRACKS all the
woods, at every known price, $6 to
$IUU.
SIDEBOARDS, $15, $25,up
to $100, with rich carving and hand
some mirrors.
BOOK OASES AND CHINA CLOSETS,
TABLES AND LOUNGES.
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635 AND 637 SMITHFIELD
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LADIES
WRAPS.
The duty that lies
nearest us, now that
cold weather is here,
is to tell the Ladies
and children some
thing about our
COATS
AND
JACKETS
We extend you a
general invitation to drop in and try
on two or three just to see the styles
and get the prices.
Everybody knows that our gar
ments are bringing us a fame. The
sales tell a wonderful story, for the
best makers and the best dyers have
had a hand in the matter. To please
you was their aim.
CARPET
EPflRTMT.
There's many a cozy home ruined
by an old carpet.
In buying
To start right is
good, but to end
right is better.
We are doincr a
great business' in Carpets. Why?
We have just the right sorts and
prices.
Rag Carpet, 45c to 75c.
Ingrain Carpet, 35c to 85c.
Brussels Carpet, 65c to $1.
Moquette Carpet, $1.25 to $1.75.
Velvet Carpet, $1.25 to $1.75.
Smyrna Rugs, from $1 up, all
sizes.
Oil Cloths, from 30c to 60c.
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ID PER
EXCELSIOR!
-15,000 People VlsitedOs
On Our Last
OPENING DAY,
Which was something pre
viously unknown to the
trade. COME I
The wonder Increases in this branch
of our-business. These elegant
DIM SETS,
72 Pieces, $7.1 5
101 Pieces, $9.67
With elegant decorations; honest and
durable, very pretty and wonderfully
rich at the price.
THEN THERE'S THE
CUPS
AND
SAUCERS
At 5c, 10c, 20c up to $1.
Pretty Plates and Dishes for the
beautifying of your home and tables.
ALSO, RICH
SILVERWARE
AND
CUTLERY
At only a part of the usual price.
The several kinds are well assorted
and much sought for, because of both
price and quality.
PICTURES
See the glories of Niagara; visit the
galleries of the Old World; study The
Angelus if you please, then visit our
PICT1E GALLERY.
It will be a revelation to you in the
Picture Art. This is" a half hint
you should see it.
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