Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-25

THE TESTIMONY ro-pAY

The Committee on the Expenditures of the
Interior Department resumed their investi-
cation OF the Z. S. Insane asylum this mora
ing.
DR. Ptny Earle, of the State Insane asylum
at northampton, Mass, testified that he was
some years ago an assist ant phy stefan at
The T. 3 insane asylum. Remembers the
peme OF Bontz, but has no recollection of
his case whatever, but do not think that
such q case could occur while under his
charge. Did not make promise to any one
mat ne would inform them in case Bontz
was dying. The government asylum will
compare very favorably with any In the
United States or Europe. Witness has Wis
TIED 80 asylums. Has not been at the gov
visited It In February last, Just be-
fore the present Investigation commenced.
have q shadow OF recollection that the
lum 10 see MIN but has no distinct recollec-
lion In regard to the matter. Thinks that he
saw her several times, but do not think that
ment of her son. Has q recollection about q
patient being taken away from the asylum.
Do not remember who it was or why he was
frequency Of DR.. Nichols visits through the
asy lurn, but do rot think he went through
the asylum more than once week. In
tendants, the witness said:N"We never can
hospital where there will be universal
Kindness as long as human nature lasts"
patients a day admitted to the asylum. They
were discharged as rapidly as they were ad-
United, being sent TO their homes. Do not
recOllecf what was dOre with the patients.
Only remember getting them ready for the
cas-.
Theremainder of the testimony related to
asylums, and rhe importance OF disciplin-
ing the patients. He said be originated the
Idea OF having all the pa tients standing up
In line when being lisp ectei.
Joseph Price, former attendant at the asy-
lum, testified that the patient, BOntz, had
enough TO eat The witness posi- lively denied
that he ever took the patients clothing or
shoes and wearing them, saying: 81 would
just as soon wear dead mans shroud."
witness has no recollection OF Bontz being
taken away or anything in regard to his
him several times at the asylum. Was at
the esylum last night between and Z
O'Clock, and had talk with the doctors
Never did an unkind act towards Bontz or
any other patient. Bontz was violent be-
tween meals, but calm at the table.
Bonta at aI9 AnsWer.f f1 thi gG1 [ do
q. Did he have black hair, or was he a
large or small man? A. He was a middle
sized man. don't remember the color of his
On cross-examination, witness said he had
a talk last night with DR.. Nichols also with
DIS tawyer Tney did d not want witness to
Samuel Il: Arnold, clerk of the Board OF Me-
tropolisan Police, q former attendant at the
asylum; testified that he remembered the
patient Bontzi was at the asylum during the
time he was there; he was properly treated,
and received plenty to eat; he was square
built, tall. raw boned man.
Price, who was the head attendant when
George BOntz was an inmate OF the asylum.
He often saw Price with clothing on him
talma or Overcoat. Recognized the coat,
because he had bought it and sent IL to
Bontz; Supposed at the time that Bontz had
Loaned s II TO Price, otherwise would have
on Bontz from bis head to his heels. Mr..
Arnold is all wrong Is describing the patient
Eontz, who was round built man, and
The committee then adjourned until to-
morrow morning, when DIR. Nichols will be
further examined, and particularly in regard
to the B0ntZ case.
REAL ESTATE SALEs,-Messrs Duncanson
Bros. sold yesterday afternoon for Henry
Wise Garrett and James g. Payne, trustees,
the west % feet Of lot No. 10, in square No.
81, with the improy ements, consisting of q
two story brick house, situated on X street,
between 11th and 18th streets northwest, to
A. Herman, for $1,000. Also, for Chas. Wall
square No. 90, together with the Improve
ments, consisting Of q two-story frame house,
situated on New Hampshire avenue, between
Ma "a an %;c streets northwest, to Mrs. Cathe-
Wash. b. Williams, auctioneer, has made
the following real estate sales recently: Lot g.
hac sa1 isa having p feet 'front.' running
near corner 18th street, improved by q brick
dwelling containing six rooms, to Mary
Flynn, Tor "a, 600. Also, for 8. r. Bond and
L. A. Lambert, trustees, house and lot 'front.'
Ing on South Carolina avenue, between 9Th
and It'll streets southeast, to Charter Oak
Lie Insurance company, for s1.5Co; house
ana lot NO. CD, house and lot No. 627, at
81 500 each, to same purchasers; house and
lot No 625, at 81 $50, same purchasers; house
and lot No. 6Z3, 81, 200, and house and lot No.
lot 8, improved by q large three story build
ing, 10 same purchasers, for 5000; total,
$1,000. Also, for r. NJ. Hall, trustee, lot 20,
In square 1S9, having 70 feet front ON N
J. r. Olmstead, for IS cents per foot, contain
ing II, 300 square feet; amount, $3.50. Also,
lot n In same square, to Judge Williams,
feet, amounting to %, $685.. Also, for Samuel
Cross, trustee, two three story brick stores
and dwellings, and six two-story brick stores
Pennsylvania avenue and Sd street east and
on south OF Pennsylvania avenue, between
80 and ath streets east, TO Theodore Sneckels,
Messrs. Young & Middleton sold at public
auction yesterday, for Messrs. p. A. OAR
nellie and X. p. Dodge, trustees, lots 70 and
and mansard BRICK dwellings,. Nos. 1915 and
1918 18th street northwest, to Mr.. John c.
Pedrick, for al 500 each.
ARREST OF 1.-TWO ALLEGED THIEVES AND
THEIR ATTEMPTID EsCAPE.-A bold roo
berry took place last evening in the residence
OF DR.. II. III. Barker, corner OF 18th and III
streets northwest. While the family were
In the lower part Of the house, the upper part
was entered by two bold thieves who, inn
proving their opportunity, gathered up all
the valuables Within reach, comprising q
gold hunting case watch, infants armlets,
cum buttons, gold studs, gold pencil, pen
knife, silver mounted revolver, IS in money,