The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

Redireet-On Jan. 23, '85, Reddick left
his room only after oil the objects for which
were met had been passed upon, leaving
only matters Of detail, e., reading bills to
be audited. At this only two at time could
work. lie left at the advice Of McKagg.
J.I. DuyAvAN.-Am trustee Of the Kan
kakee asylum. After Reddick's sickness he
was not so active, hut just as clear in his
judgment. His inactivity was due to his
ply steal weakness. He said in the fore part
of Jan, 'S5, that in making his will he had
discharged, by providing for their adopted
daughter, duty to his wife.
Cross Ex.-Didn't tell how much he hal
given "Sis.r Cant swear that between
March 10Th and July, "a, | saw Reddick.
CLARK recalled.-IIad before July 8, "a,
heard Reddick say that tt was difficult for a
man to dispose of his property after death
as he wished to.
Dr. RICHARD DEWEY For seven years
have been medical superintendent Of the in
sane asylum. Intimately acquainted with
Reddick since 70. never missed but one
meeting Of the board. Met Reddick not
only at the meetings Of the board, but also
al other places. He was above the average
mentally. | came here with Col Clark July
9th, "a, to visit Reddick. Conversed with
him about twenty minutes and left the room
with DR.. Hathaway. AT the July meeting
Reddick' mind was as powerful as usual.
Always after, as before his sickness, he took
part in the business. During SO and "a
buildings, aggregating the expense Of S3l3,.
900, unfurnished, were erected. We had to
examine the accounts, plans, &c. Reddlck
was present at meeting Jan. Is, "a, and took
part in its business as usual, except as pre-.
vented by his physical weakness. He al
ways comprehended the BUSINESS. Wit
ness Identifies letters and signatures Of Red
lick, which are offered in evidence. Have
made special study Of insanity and nerv-
GUS diseases and have had over 5000 pa
tients under my supervision.
Cross Ell have other letters from Red.
dick, but brought these to give fair idea Of
his mental con dition. When made the Sc.
lect!ons didn't know what the date Of the
last will was. didn't make any axamlna-
ton of Reddink on July 9th. His lack of
interest at times in the business Of the board
was due to physical exhaustion and lack OF
endurance. On two or three occasions,
VI hen had sent papers 10 Reddick to sign,
| wrote TO DR.. Halheway about it, for
didn't know how sick Reddick might be. 1t
was simply on account of his physical con-
lition. When Duncan and Lincoln visited
ne never said anything to them from which
hey could legitimalely infer that | doubted
Reddick's ability to transact business.
Re. drsct--I brought the letter of 81 be
cause thought that it showed poorer
mental condition than did the letters of later
date. When | visited Reddick DR.. Hattie
way told me that Reddick in making his
will seemed to know entirely what he was
about. Reddick, once at Kankakee, told me
he would like to visit the asylum; in conse-
ouence of which desire | wrote letter to
DR.. Hathaway, telling him that if Reddick's
health permitted, we would like him to come.
We could give him good treatment, especial
ly for an eruption of the skin, from which
he suffered. The suggestion was made with
no ref erence TO his mental condition.