The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-30

THE INSANE RAILROADER AND HIS
PECULIAR DELUSIONS.

a Hurry - Some of His Eccentric
Doings.
From the NelC York SUM-
Robert Garrett, the insane millionaire of
Baltimore, who has been at Ringwood,
N. j., since Aug. 20, will probably remain
at that place until the first of the year.
The Miller villa, where Mr. Garrett is being
cared tor, has been leased by the Garrett
family for another month. The house has
been put in order for winter weather.
Although Mr.. Garrett has improved con-
slderably since his removal from New York
to Rlngwood, he is still far from being
sane man. When he arrived at Ringwood
he was very violent. His violence and hal
lucinations continued for some weeks.
With skillfuI medical attendance his condi-
tion soon changed. He had sane periods,
and again showed signs of mental uneasi-
ness. His malady changed to outbreaks of
passion. In these fits it took tho united
efforts of three or four attendants to CON
troll him. Of late his outbreaks are only
periodical and last but q short time.
Mr. CARROTS daily life does not vary. He
occupies suite of three 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 escape from his attendants He is
mover dlOle 1uTSe nurses are constantly
with him night and day He is not per-
mitted at the family table. His meals are
served him in one Of the three rooms which
he occupies, being first inspected and ap-
proved Of by Mrs. Garrett, who is faithful
and untlring in her attentions. Sometimes
hewill rest throughout the night, and again
he will only have two or three hours sleep.
He getsup about o'clock in the morning
and after breakfast will go out with his at
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the day wandering about the garden of the
Miller villa, and retires al 9 o'clock p. IN.
Mr.. Garrett is not allowed to see any one
excepting Drs. Jacobs and Hamilton and
those who are attending him.
IRE immediate members of the Garrett
family are not evel permitted to see him.
He has occasionally Deen allowed a few
moments conversation with hls wife. These
interviews are seldom. He often injuries
after Mrs. Garrett, but is told that she is
away. He frequently asks for some friend
in Baltimore. When in his room, Mr.. Gar
rett will write letters and kilograms 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.
Mr.. Garrett dresses in the latest fashion.
He usually wears a black suit, generally
iliCO EhlOOi NOeAO. ITO 10 Wei
about his personal appearance. He is shaved
daily by an attendant.
While in the grounds with the attendants
Mr.. Garrett enter tains 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 a fortune. Mr.. Gar
rett'S greatest desire is TO speak to people
passing along the road near the Miller man
III No moi fnp l1n md hoe
them, he will cell out: Say, you man, l
want to speak to you"
This is not permitted by those in charge
of Mr.. Garrett. Should the passerby at
tempt to stop, he is Immediately motioned
off by the attendants. This led Mr.. Garrett
to believe that all the people in Ringwood
were born deaf. He will often call to the
servants who happen to pass from the ser
wants quarters. They do not stop, but pass
on. 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 language, SAID
that the doctor was deaf. He now saws
that his faithful servant and coachman,
Gallagher" has gone back ON him.
He has nickname for all his attendants
He calls DIR. Jacobs "Bub;' one of his at
evidently read tHBst6i.y of mickey Finn
IN
papers. His butler he calls Sir Jenkins.
Mr.. Garrett occasionally gets the best
of his attendants and stops some of the
workmen who chaiice to the Miller villa to
do some work. when such a chance occurs
some amusing liffcidents take place. A
week or two ag0 one Of Mr. Hewitt's farm
hands was passing within few yards of
where Mr.. Garrett was sitting. He was
stopped by that gentleman who asked:
b'WhOSa tnpCnS0 TDinf inar ~ a
herd of Holsteins and Jerseys They be-
long to Mr.. Hewitt" re ponded the man.
Whose house is thatP next queriet Mr..
Garrett. That is where Mayor Hewitt
lives" said his listener.
Mr.. Garrett with laugh said: SIS that
where the old humbug lives. Tell him that
Robert Garrett says that he is an old fraud,
and that is why the people did not re-eleo5
him mayor Of New York"
Mr.. Garrett was on the point of giving the
man tip as to how he could make 81, 900
when the attendants ordered tie fellow to
leave the grounds.
On Friday evening last one of the black
smiths known as "Uncle Hass." who had
been fixing some stoves at the Miller house,
came in contact with Mr.. Garrett. "Uncle
Hass" cannot be induced to go to that place
again. When Mr.. Garrett saw him no hailed
him. "Uncle Hass" started on a run, with
Mr.. Garrett after him. At last the old
blacksmith became winded and gave up the
race He stopped. When Mr.. Garrett
caught up to him the latter said that he
would give him $500, 900 to kick the tenants
Off the grounds, as tLey would not allow
him to do what he wanted to.
The attendants tried to persuade Mr.. Gar
rett to accompany them. Then he pulled
off his coat squared off in pugilistic style,
and then and the wanted to thrash the
whole crowd. "Uncle Haas" during the
excitement. managed to escape unseen. Mr.
Garrett was quieted down and taken into
the house.
1t is estimated that the expense Of keep
ing Mr.. Garrett at Ringwood il over 5000
a month. 1t is authoritatively stated that
the rent Of the Miller house is $500 per
month.
DIR. Jacobs is paid 800 per month, while
DIR. Hamilton is paid handsome sum for
two visits each week. The five attendants
receive s. per day each. There are twenty
one servants in charge of the various de
partments of the house, including a chef
from England.
The stable has seven horses in il and num-
erous carriges 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 Ring
wood. She drives out daily, making long
trips over the mountains and TO Tuxedo
Park. Members of the Garrett family from
Baltimore are frequently visitors at the
Miller mansion.
1.-THE condition of Mr.. Robert Garrett re-
mains unchanged said Dr. Mclean Hamil-
ton last night, when seen by reporter at