The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-06-10
THE DEAF AND DUMB.
THE CHARGES AGAINST THE
MANAGEMENT.


CUTIoS ASKED A CONTINUANCE FOR FEW
DAYs-THE QUESTION ARGUED AND fOeI-
PoNENENT UNTIL. THIS AFTERNOON GRANT
ED-ANoTHER COUNTER AFFIDANiL M
ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION OF THE MORAL
TRAINING RECEIVED AT THE ASYLUM.
Yesterday being the day set for toe be-
ginning of the investigation into the charges
affecting the management OF the Asylum tor
the Dsafa Dumb, the hall of representa-
tiyes was thrown open. About 10 O'Clock
two of the trustees, viz: Jameson and
Brown, the prosecutor and the de-
fendsnts, with their counsel, filed into the
hall and seated themselves at the desks in
front of the speakers stand. few friends
OF the parties were also present, but none OF
the crowd of the character such salaclous
developments as are anticipated usually at
tracts The two trustees present formally
called the case and waited the pleas nre Oh
counsel Mr.. DYE, OF counsel for the prose
cutiOn, objected TO proceeding Win Tue
investigation in the absence OF Dr. James,
who was detained at his home in Nuhcie on
account of sickness, as appeared by letter
from DIR. William Glenn, attendant physi-
clan, addressed to Mr.. NeH. In this con-
nection Mr.. Dve remarked that there had
been a great crime committeu; bnaS there
had besn
AFFIDAvITs AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
aud he argued ably for a full and fair inves-
tigstion by the full board, that the
truth might be arrived at, the guilty
punished, the innocent vindicated. be
held that it was due to all the par
ties concerned, and to the commu-
nifty that there be tull board. In conclu-
sion he said that the prosecution was ready
20 proceed but insisted on full board.
Gen. Harrison then arose, asserted that the
defense was ready and anxious to proceed,
and objected to q continuance. He said
they had arranged to have the evidence
Photographed and the absent member of
the board could read it. He contended that
majority of the board could hear the evil
dence and all could read and weigh 1t well.
As TO the character OF the sickness OF Inc
absent member of the board, he hac no in
formation. There were reasons, he said,
that he didn't care to mention, why there
should be no delay in the investigation.
Mr.. Byfeld, in behalf of the prosecution,
said they wersfeady to proceed, but desired
the presence of DR.. James. He wanted him
to be present that ne might see the manner
as well as the evidence OF the witnesses.
THEIR TRUTH OR FALsITY
Is TO be arrived at very largely from the
manner in which they testify. He may be
able to be here the last of this
week. It ia very necessary
that he should be here present
during the trial of the case. He is one of
this court, in other words, one of the jurors,
one of the parties upon whom devolves the
duty of making up verdict upon this ques
ton. 1t is but right that the court that is to
render an opinion or verdict should be here
and hear the evidence. That be can not be
here is sufficient reason why this investi-
CATION should be delayed until the whole
court can hear it. DIR. James is sick and
can not be here. 1t is unfair and
unjust to those parties involved in this
matter; il is unjust to the public interest
that the trial should 60 on without the full
court being present to hear the evidence.
Mr.. Dye urged the Importance OF a full
board, contending that the importance of
the investigation, the grave interests in
volved, demanded it. If DIR. James is to have
any part in determining the matter at all,
he should be here at the beginning. At any
rate it should be ascertained whether he can
come. He may be here tomorrow, or ar
the end of the week. There are many rea-
sons which will occur to you that We should
have fall board during this investigation.
it is important that the questions at ISIS ne
shall b5 settled forever, SO there snail De no
further controversy about the charges that
have been made. The fact that DE-. James is
new member of the board is another rea-
son why he should be here at the outset.
The members here have heard some
1t is naturally TO be supposed that their
minds are, to certain extent, made up al
ready. There are many reasons why We
should wait at least until we can hear from
aIlusion made to DIR. James by Mr.. Harrison,
he knows as much about it as we do. LII il
is of such character as to prevent his being
here soon, we are ready to go nn.
General Harrison said he simply made the
suggestion as the point was
pressed. He, too, had many
REASONS WHY DIR. JAMES SHOULD BE PRES
ENT.
The defense was anxious 70 go on with the
case, counsel having so arranged their bnsi
ness, and were willing that the case should
go on before the tribunal as constituted, OF
was willing that an advisory member should
be appointed By the governor to sit in the
absence of DR.. James. In conclusion, hC
svowed the readiness of the defense to &C
cede to any arrangement of that kind tha
would secure a full court and a full investi
cation of the matter, bat would object q
any pSstponement.
Or. Jameson IcLairmsn Of the bosrdl-W,
feel that majority of the board is compe
tent TO do the business. We feel, and VIZ
wish the attorneys on both sides to under
stand, that we are not court; nor do w
purpose to be governed in our rulins
further than we may be ab,t
60 within our functisns as a board. We will
Summons Miss Emms Perkins, read th'
minutes OF the last meeting, take thi
matter of DIR. James absence and tn,
motion for continuance in Consequence
under advisement Snd adjourn until :
O'Clock. win say here that the majorit,
of the board were ready to 60 on with th'
Investigation more thar week ago, but /
was delayed at the time in deferenc!
to the wishes OF DR.. James who was wei
at that time. We could have put ia tbres
days week before last, a majority being in
elined that way. We also thought of puttips
fu the latter partof last week, but DIR. me-
Thought we had better adjourn until tha
time. DR.. Brown lives as a distance, {
maiority OF the board being present and i
being our custom TO do business in tina
way, we feel q very strong disposition t.
go ahead with the Investigation without DIR
James if he can not be here. If we shal