Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-25
NAMES INSANE HOSPITAL
me Other Side Of the s+o,v
eeg'nning to be Told.
me Peter Haynes Cose E.,y
FentiIated.

Esq, OF Augusta, appeare,
ior the Hospital and Charles &. Fall of Pos
ton and Rev. DIR. Butler of Halloweu g., q,
investigation. '"'
Prot. John b. Foster of Colbv Irn;v.;..
was the nrst witness called He testi6e,
'hat William II. Wilson, the young man wb,
gave such damaging evidence apains, N.
asylum was indefinitely suspended from
Colby University by vote of the facul,v :,
april 1878. Wilson testified that he lef
college on account of poor health. but Prof
roster asserted that he was negligent :,
his college duties and was an upwboIeson,,
young man morally. Wilson was afterward,
readmltted on the implorations of his friend,
and protestations that in the future he wopIf
amend his behavior
By Mr. FaH-'.Do YOU know anv,b;n,
against this young mans character for tru,I
and veracity?"
AnSWer.-''I do not
By Nh. Baker--'Did young Wilson leave
college on account of ill health:"
Ansrer.-''No, sir
Winthrop Sampson called.
Witness is engineer at the Hospital; ha.
served in that capacity nearly ten wears,
hhown feter Haynes, one of the patients a,
the Asylum; he had been employed undo,
witness nearly II years. Haynes is
a quiet, peaceful man. Never com
PEELED him to do anything which
he did not wish to do. Have never ILL
treated him in any way, shape or manner
Haynes is thickly and warmly clad in cold
weather. Wears a stout coat, pants and
shirt, but will not wear a vest and prefers to
keep his shirt unbuttoned. Have repeatedly
buttoned it up for him, but he immediately
unbuttons it. He does not have to 90 out
doors while wheeling coal, except when he
wheels out the ashes. The fireman now EN-.
ployed by the Hospital does not dress anv
warmer while at work than Haynes. He
does not work more than half the time on an
average Never in my life gave him greasy
wash dish to drink out of. Have often had
him at work at forge; at times he would get
dull and sleepy and l would take the tongs
and pull his coat sleeve to wake him up.
been in the habit of sporting together; have
painted his face when he got dull. putting
a little on his nose. 1t was merely sport |
never kicked or struck the man in nv life.
Cross-eramined.-Have never treated any
of the laundry girls disrespectfully. Haynes
relatives have visited him at his work and
seemed satisfied with his condition.
Herbert Perkins testified. Have acted as
fireman under Mr.. Sampson. Know Peter
HAYNES well. He works about two or three
bours in the forenoon. and about as long in
the afternoon. Mr.. Perkins testimony sub
stantially confirmed the statement of the pre-
ceding witness. Sampson has always used
me we'll Never saw him quarrel with any
one. Never saw him pinch or cuff Haynes :;
never saw him give Peter a greasy wash dish
to drink out Of
George b. Hoyt of Augusta, lives
in the vicinity of the Hospital. Know Samp-
son, the engineer, and Peter. Frequently call
at the engine house. So far as have ever
seen. he has unifor mly treated the man well
and kindly. Have worked at the Hospital
a great deal as a carpenter. For several
months was constantly employed in building
the new wing. Had key of my own, and
was accustomed to go in and out just as |
pleased In all the years in which DR.. Har-
low has been at the Hospital l have never
seen a case of ill-treatment there.
Carletoa Hoyt lives in Augusta; his place
adioins the Hospital. Have lived there :?
wears. Have known Sampson ever since he
has been at the Hospital. l never saw any
thing but good treatment toward Peter
ALWAYS thought Sampson was kind man.
Have soon the men fool in the engine
room. Peter seemed to ENJOY 1t frst RATE
Think if all these abuses occurred, as alleged
should have heard something OF them.
IF McClinch of Hallowell, a machinlst
hos been EMPLOYED off and on about the ma
cbinerv at the Hospital since 1917. Taught
Samson his trade. Peter followed Sampson
into engine house from the barn, because ne
,,referred TO be with him. Peter apparently
works when he pleases. Witness was ques-
,;oned in regard to the heating coils under
tho .lodpe floor. Shout think that there
WINS half a mile of heating pipe under the
o-r;dors and the lodges" Flues admit
hot air into the rooms.
Captain c. b. Lakin. steward anu treas
urer at the Hospital for nearly seven years
w.s asked 10 testify on the point OF .he
eng;ueer and Peter. Have visited the
ory;,e room at all hours, and at irreg-
Mar intervals. | should say that had feter
haan the mans brother, and been sunerlns
,nd.r the same misfortune, he couid ho'
hav, u.ed him better. l have never seen
him ;ll-treat Peter in word or act. rye
was never compelled to work MINK sn,s
YORK is beneficial to the man Peter. ii nc
,rere confined in the halls he would be iess
contepted. Sampson is very haru "ofhe:.
Think he is liable to injure his health oy ms
,rarwork Never knew Peter to be SICK.
Sbould like to have night engineer OUTING
tho coolest portion of the year
Ry Mr.. Baker.-"Dr. Harlow, 1 WISH "
.st Won few questions on this point ne. zen
Mr.. Sampson left the field ana wen: VEN rn'' '">
engine room, did Peter go with MINI
1nsrer.-s'He did.
n. Harlow continues. Have frequently so"