The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-06-17
THE INQUIslTION.
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE
CHARGES AGAINST McIN-
TIRE & co.
FAWKNER'S ANSWER AND THE TIES
TIMONY TAKEN.

VlMON IAhEN-
in ANSWER TO THE CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY
FAWKNER ENTERS AN EMPHATIC DENIAL,
AND CHALLENGES PROOF = THE BOARD
MAKES A REQUEST THAT THEY MAY NOT BE
rRApUcED RY THE PREss-Two WITNESSES
EXAMINED.
There was large attendance at the open
ing Of the investigation into the charges pre-
ferred against the management OF the
ASYLUM for the Deaf and Dumb, yesterday
afternoon Fawkner and his counsel were the
first in attendance. A few minutes
after O'Clock Messrs. McIntirs
and Valentine with their coun-
sci and friends entered and took their
places to the right of the board all the MEM
bers being present. DIR. James exnlolsed
unmistakable symptoms OF suffering from
sickness. In opening the proceedings.
Chairman Jameson took occasion TO request
that the press would refrain from COM
ments upon the case prejudicial to partici-
pants He made the remark, after having
consulted with both members, in view of the
comments made in a morning paper. affect
ing one of them. In conclusion be OBJ
served that the committee hadn't the power
of a court in the premises and could only
request Such criticism as had been al
Iuded to could only have the effect OF en-
barrassinR the proceedings.
General Harrison for the defense expressed
the samr desire. Mr.. james said that mas
much as It had been insihuated that he was
feigning sickness, and DIR. Jameson having
ascertained his condition, he would like to
have him make a statement. In response to
the request Dr. Jameson said that he visited
Munice and also conyersed with his physi-
clan, and that there could be no doubt of
his sickness. He stated, furthermore, that
ne was not yet well, and that he only came
at his (Jsmeson's) request. The Doc
tor has had a severe sore throat
and there can be but one opinion about the
matter.
Mr.. Byfield then read the following
REPLY TO M'INTIRE:
In the matter of the investigation of
Thomas McIntire, John Z. Fawkner, for re-
DIV to the charges made against him by
Thomas McIntire, says TO all charges of
conspiracy against said McIntire. between
him and VIM. French or any other person,
he unqualifiedly denies the same,
and demands of the accused proof
of such conspiracy, that the
charges in said answer against
him of subornation of perjury in procuring
the affidavit upon which the charges against
said McIntire are based, is wholly and mali
ciously untrue, and challenges said McIn-
tire to investigate the same before the
board. II the charges are true he is clearly
guilty of the violation OF penal statute OF
the state OF Indiana; and he demands that
before a court that has competent
jurisdiction to inf1ict the penalty for the
subornation of perjury: that the counter
affidavits filed with the answer OF the said
McIntire herein, have been procured by
fraudulent and unfair means, and that the
said Thomas McIntire, by his influence and
the influence of those working in his inter
est and by threats. false promises and other
unfair means, procured said mutes
TO give said counter affidavits;
hot a tn
show fully by evidence before the board, the
facts and circumstances under which said
counter affidavits were obtained. Dye,
& Harris, By field & Howe, attorneys. Mr.
Byfield then said: A motion was made yes
terdav bvth cOuu. ell for the defense 10 the
case, that DIR. James be required to furnish
them with any kilograms or letters that
he may have received from Philip Kennedy,
in reference to matters growing out OF this
investigation We suggest now to the board
that we also desire that DR.. James present
for our benefit any letters he may have
received for the last two or three months
from McIDtire, or any other persons, in
references TO the charges, or employing coun-
sci for the prosecution OF Fawkner upon the
Indictment charging him with having pro-
cured medicine to produce
AN ABORTION ON IDA FAwKNER.
Mr.. Jameson-It is the opinion of the
board, as yesterday expressed to counsel,
that matters OF this kind are not pertinent
subjects for an Investigation, and therefore
ruled things of this kind entirely out.
Mr.. Byfeld-I didn't so understand the
ruling. 1 understood IL the contrary. We
thought that the order would be served on
DIR. James.
DIR. Jameson admitted that such a motion
was made, but denied that there had been
any action upon it.
Mr.. Byfield-The motion was made, and
we conceded it. There was no objection,
and it was AIKEN by consent.
DIR. Jameson--We understand that DIR.
James is ready 70 present anything that he
has got, but We can not take cognizance of it.
Mr.. Byfield: If any of these letters and
kilograms are presented we desire all of
them. i will also say now that we would
like the records of the board of trustees OF
the Deaf and Dumb Asylum for the last year
produced before the board tomorrow morn
ing.
DIR. Jameson-The secretary, will see that
they are brought here and kept here.
1t was agreed upon and announced by the
chairman that on account of the delicate
condition of DIR. James's health, the board
would only sit four hours per day, from 1C
10 Il A. NJ and from to 4 Pm. A subpsens
was issued for Miss Alice Perkins, $50 North
Meridian street, and then the prosecution
put
MISS EMMA PERKINS ON THE STAND.
She is young lady of elegant address, and
was neatly attired. Upon taking the
stand she seemed somewhat abashed. AS
the clerk administered the oath her lips
were firmly compressed. but when he had
concluded see responded with very audi
BILE affirmative. She was examined in CHIEF
by Mr.. Dye, and testified that she resided al
the Deaf and Dumb Institution. and had
been there for nearly four yesrs-four years
In September. Last Sabbath morning she
had a conversation with Mr.. McIntire
in the presence of Mrs. Burdick, the
housekeeper. am acquainted with Ezra
G.. Valentine, and have been since he came
into the institution, think in September
1873. He is teacher in the institution.
Do not know what classes he teaches. He is
single man. His private, or bed room, is
I'd Il L. afad