The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-28

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About this time 1t dawned upon DR..
Schultz that be could hope for no
legal redress in opposition TO the wishes of
his wife's family, and that the best thing he
could do was to return to France, where his
mother and sisters reside. He wrote to his
wife, expressing this desire, and in reply re-
ceived word that she would see him at a GER
tain place. He wen to the place appointed
and found q man who handed him q note
from his wife, in which she consented to
have him return to France, and recommended
the person who handed HIM the missive as
one in whom he could repose entire conf
dence. She said, moreover, that she had in
trusted that individual with a draft for
$4,000 on Maitland, Phelps Co, New York,
which would be cashed for his benefit as
loon as they landed in that city.
They accordingly took passage on the first
steamer for New York. Presenting the draft
TO Maitland, Phelps & Co, he was surprised
at the information that he could get the
money only by going to Philadelphia. His
guardian accompanied him hither, and they
stopped at the Continental Hotel. They called
upon the Mexican consul, who treated him
very cordially, never limiting at any Interior
designs. The second day DR.. Schultz was in
vited 10 take a ride in the consuls lsndeau.
Their carriage stopped at the Pennsylvania
Asylm for the Insane He supposed that
il was the banking house in which his letter
of credit would be cashed. IL was a strange
looking bank, but that be ascrbed TO the
pecuaiarities of the country. He turned TO
look for Martinez Compes, who had accom-
panied him from Mexico, but found hat he
and Consul Cabsda were both gone. A tall,
portly gentleman approached, and DIR.
Schultz selected him as the probable banker
and presented his letter of credit.
You'll stay with US a day or two" said
that gentleman, who proved 70 be DIR. Jones,
superintendent ofthe male department Of the
asylum. DR.. Shnltz has stayed there ever
since, and his call was Made early in August.
Ignorant of the language and the laws, he
did not Know which way to turn TO secure
bis liberty. and there is no saying how long
he would have remained in his uncertainty if
outside sympathy had notbeen aroused in his
behalf. Friends In Mexico wrote to Robert
S. Menamin. of this city, informing him of
their belief in DR.. Schultz sanity and asking
him to exert himself to procure his liberation.
This was supplemented by letters from
Schultz's sister in Paris. and Mr.. Menamin
won't tn work with energy.
A FRIES ENLISTED.
Calling at the hospital, be had a long in
teryiew with DIR. Schultz, who,
as far as could be detected,
by his lay nearer, was as sane as
anybody. He bad no complaint to make of
his treatment. On the contrary, be said that
nothing that could contribute TO his comfort
was left undone. He was permitted to visit
the theaters and art rooms, accompanied by a
guardian. All this, however, weighed as
nothing in comparison with the restraint of
his liberty and the imputation upon his men,
tai soundness. Mr.. Menamin became salts
fed that Schultz was not then insane. ever if
he had been before. COnversing with DIR.
Jones, he found that official asserted the in
sanity of the patient and referred to an ex-
animation by DIR. Ray and his son, in which
they pronounced him insane. The alleged in
hrmity of mind was attributed to incipient
s~oftenins OF tue brain. He admitted that the
mental alteration was ~perceptible only TO ex-
perts, but was of opinion that his further resi-
dence in the Asylum would prove beneficial
TO him. The Mexican consul was next
appealed 10, but he was inclined to re-
pose upon the %lunacy proceedings in Mexico,
and would not act. The agitation, however,
indicated to those who are interested in the
further detention of DIR. Schultz, that they
had better surround his detention with more
legal formality. Application was made to
Judge Fell for a lunacy commission, and
one session was held. 1t was thought de-
sirable that, inasmuch as DIR. Schultz's estate
was paying for proving him a ~lunatic, it
would be no more than fair to have it
charged with counsel fees to defend his men
tai condition. Judge Fell took this view of
the case, and Mr.. 5. Edwin Megargee was
appointed his counsel. After repeated inter-
views with his client, Mr.. Mecargee became
convinced, not only of his insanity, but of the
remarkable s~hrewdness and ability of the al
legged lunatic The lawyers began proceedings
by a rule to quash the commission ia lunacy,
and that question is down for argument be-
fore Judge Fell to-day.
Dispositions for and against the will were
taken before notary John l. Rogers vest r
day. DIR. Schultz himself came, in charge
of an attendant. He looked like an intelli
gent, well-halanced, welldressed gentleman,
and, despite his ignorance of English, and
the lack of an interpreter, told his story, as
related above, with the moderation and lack
of excitement of a man who knew what he
was about.