Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-28
ROBERT CARRETT,s LIFE.
His Outbreaks Less Frequent and Less
Violent-SOme OF His Authorizations.

Violent OF His HalIucinations.
A New York special to the Baltimore A,meri-
can gives en- extended account Of the condition
Of Mr. Robert Garrett, and how he 10 being
treated at Ringwood n. J. 1t says that al
| though Me-. Garrett has improved considerably
since his removal from New York to Ringwood.
he is still far from being a well man. When he
arrived at Ringwood he was very violent. His
| violence and Authorizations continued for some
weeks. With skilful medical attendance his
condition soon changed. He had sane periods.
and again showed signs Of mental uneasiness.
His malady changed to outbreaks of passion
In these spells it took the united efforts of
three or four attendants to CONTROL him. OF
late his outbreaks are only periodical, and
daily life does not vary. He occupies
a suite of rooms in the east wing Of
the Miller House. The windows of
the rooms are barred with iron. to prevent him
jumping out should he become violent and es-
cape from his attendants. He is never alone.
Three nurses are constantly with him, night
and day. He is not permitted at the family
table. His meals are served him in one Of the
three rooms which he occupies, being first in
spected and approved of by Mrs. Garrett. who
is faithful and untiring in her attentions. Some
times he will rest throughout the night, and
again, he will only have two or three hours
sleep. He gets up about 8 o'clock in the morn
ing. and after breakfast will 60 ont with his
attendants for d walk. He spends most of the
day wandering about the garden of the Miller
villa. and retires at pm. Mr.. Garrett Is not
allowed to see any one excepting Drs. Jacobs
and Hamilton and those who are attending
him. The immediate members Of the Garrett
family are not even permitted to see him. He
has occasionally been allowed
A FEW MOMENTS CONVERSATION WITH HIS WIFE.
These interviews are seldom. He often in
quires after Mfs Garrett but is told that she is
away. He frequently asks for some Of his
friends in Baltimore. When in his room Mr..
Garrett will write letters to his wife and
friends. These letters are always consigned to
the waste basket. excepting those TO his wife.
Mrs Garrett answers her husbands letters and
mails them to him. While in the grounds with
the attendants Mr.. Garrett entertains them
with all kinds of talk. He will at times talk on
business matters, then again his conversation
will be rambling. He has given many points
to people about making fortune. Mr.. Gar
retts greatest desire is to speak to people pas
sing along the road near the Miller mansion.
This is not permitted by those in charge of
him. Should the passer-by attempt to stop he
is Immediately motioned off by the attendants.
This has led Mr.. Garrett to believe that all the
people in Ringwood were born deaf. Not long
ago DR.. Jacobs was hailed by him. The doctor
passed on without noticing his patient. This
enraged Mr.. Garrett, and he, in strong Ian
guage, said that the doctor was deaf He now
says that his faithful servant and coachman
Gallagher" has gone back on him. He has
nickname for all his attendants. He calls Dr.
Jacobs "Bub;" one of his attendants he calls
Mickey Finn" He has evidently read the
story OF Mickey Finn" recently published in
one OF the evening papers.
HIS BUTLER HE CALLS ''sIR JENKINS"
On Friday evening last one of the black
tho - r. l. 4
fixing some stoves at the Miller house. came in
contact with Mr.. Garrett. When Mr.. Garrett
saw him he hailed him. Uncle Hass' started
Oh run with Mr.. Garrett after him. At last
the old blacksmith became winded, and gave
up the race. He stopped. When Mr.. Garrett
canght up to him the latter said he would give
him S5O0000 to kick the attendants off the
grounds. as they would not allow him to do
what he wanted to. The attendants tried to
persuade Mr.. Garrett to accompany them.
Then he pulled off his coat, squared off in pu-
gilistic style. and then and there wanted to
thrash the whole crowd. ''Uncle Hass," dur
ing the excitement, managed to escape unseen.
MIR. Garrett was quieted down and taken into
the house.
THE EXPENSE AT RINGwooD.
1t Is estimated that the expense of keeping
Mr.. Garrett at Ringwood is over $1,000 a
month. DR.. Jacobs is paid 500 per month,
while DR.. Hamilton is paid handsome sum for
two visits each week. The five attendants re-
ceive IS per day each. There are twenty-one
servants in charge Of the various departments
OF the house, including a chef from England.
The stable has seven horses in it, and numerous
carriages. The daily supply of food is sent
from New York by express. Mrs. Garrett has
been at the Miller house since she accompanied
her husband to Ringwood. She drives out
daily, making long trips over the mountains
and to Tuxedo park. Members of the Garrett
family from Baltimore are frequent visitors at
the Miller mansion