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called in casually at Professor Treadwell's; and there I found Dr.
Webster and his wife, and Dr. Wyman and his wife. I was there
about an hour; I came in about nine o'clock. I have no particular
recollection of him. He appeared as.usual. He entered into conver-
sation with those there. There was no meeting there by appoint-
ment. There was nothing but conversation on general subjects-the
topics of the day and discoveries in ventilation. I saw him four or
five times during the week. I called there either Sunday or Mon-
day, or it might have been Tuesday, of the ensuing week; I called
there two evenings, and spoke about the disappearance of Dr. Park-
man, as Dr. Webster was in town every day, and had perhaps heard
the news, as I thought. I was there Monday, I think, or Tuesday,
and was invited to play a game of whist. I sat down, and played
three or four games; the Doctor and his daughter against Mrs.
Webster and myself. I was there two evenings out of Sunday,
Monday, and Tuesday. I made the inquiries in regard to Dr. Park-
man of Dr. Webster.
JOSEPH KIDDER, sworn.-I am a druggist, in Boston. I am ac-
quainted with Dr. Webster. I remember the day of Dr. Parkman's
disappearance. Professor Webster came into my store about five
o'clock,-previous to lighting up the gas,-about fifteen minutes
after sunset; I think it was fifteen minutes before five. He was
there only a few minutes. I am positive of the day, for I have a bill
of articles which he purchased.
Cross-examination. He bought a box of cologne, which contained
six bottles; did not pay for it.
Direct resumed. He took it with him.
MARIANNE WEBSTER, sworn. - I am a daughter of Dr. Webster.
Since his arrest, I have endeavored to call to mind the places where
he was that week. Father was home to tea Friday night, the 23d, a
little before six. He took tea at home, and remained at home till
eight, and then went to a neighbor's house, with mother, and sisters,
and myself. Father left us at the gate. Mother left with him.
We were at a small party. I next saw him about half past
twelve; when I came home from the party, he opened the door for
me. He retired to his room about one o'clock. It was half past
twelve when I returned home; and we all went up stairs at the same
time. It was his custom to breakfast at home; but I did not break-
fast myself that morning, so I did not see him again till a little after
one o'clock. He dined at home. I did not see him again till dark.
I was not at home myself that afternoon. I don't remember the
Transcript being there. One of the neighbors takes it, which father
sometimes reads. He was at home that evening, and read to us, and
played whist part of the time. That was not the evening Judge Fay
was there. I remember he was at home to tea. Before tea, he came
into the parlor with a book.
I went to bed at ten. Father was at home then. I can't call to
mind seeing father, until I saw him at church. After chapel, he went
to take a walk with my mother and sister. He was at dinner at half
past 12. We dined earlier than usual, for he was going to town
that afternoon. I knew, that morning, that he intended to come into
town. I heard at noon that he wished to go in the morning. He was
going in to call on Dr. Francis Parkman, to tell him that he was the
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