St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-31

certainly have not had accommodation
for four. This has been the case for
ten years. To prevent the brutal treat
ment he sugg ested that an outside per
son should be appointed by the trustees
say retired physician. BE should
be empowered to visit the asylums and
report all he saw to the board. This
official should hold office for three
months only and be we'll repaid for his
services.
Mr.. Williston-What about the at
tendants-could they be improved?
Mr.. Deuell-If you offer higher wages
you will no doubt have more appli-
cantS.
Talking about the attendants Mr.
DEUEL. said that even during the excite
ment of this investigation there had
been ''knock-out' at Rochester. 1t
was an old attendant. He was struck
down, and simply from instinct and
self-defense had knocked the patient
down also. There were patients in the
asylum who should be in the aims
houses.
William a. Conley. of Saltwater, ex-
attendant, was recalled and conUradicted
Prof. Wraanman'S evidence in respect
to his having knocked down patient
when returning from the grove.
DR.. Bowers testified with reference to
the witness Holt. He knew nothing
; whatever about Hollis money or watch
until his departure from the hospital.
The story about the money was an en-
tire delusion-a fabrication. Holt was
subject to delusions while in the asy-
lum. 1t was Hollis custom to wander
about the railroad and gather pebbles,
which he regarded as very valuable, land
tn nr al Ilr.
said the attendant carried about the
watch, and he stated that Holt had
Claimed the watch he wore to be his.
This was untrue, as Carroll said he had
purchased it in Rochester, and certifi-
cate was produced from the jeweler
bearing out the statement.
Mr.. WilliStOn-Did you ever have any
such package of money as mentioned by
Holt.
Dr. Bowers-to; never.
The doctor explained that the patients
mentioned by Mrs. Hiltz as being NAL
treated, named Mrs. Beard 8 'ey and
Mrs. Whitley, had personally testified
that while in the asylum they were
treated with every kindness and con-
sideration.
HAZELTINE ON DECK.
Gordon E. Hazeltine, of Minneapolis,
was present during the day, being
daily attendant at the meetings of the
committee. He had written letter to
Gov. Merriam, stating he had some in
formation to impart upon "the yilest
kind of physical and mental abuse" at
Rochester when he was an inmate, but
first requested the appointment of a
commission to decide upon bis sanity,
not yet having received proper legal
discharge by the asylum authorities. The
governor sent this letter to the commit
tee, and Mr.. Hazeltine was requested
to state all he knew respecting the
asylum management that he had not
previously stated. Mr.. Simpson asked
Mr.. Hazeltine to tell everything.
s Mr.. Hazetine-Never you mind, my
Christian friend, propose to mention
nothing until you decide upon my
sanity.
Mr.. Simpson-You refuse to give any
testimony.
8 MI. Hazeltine-Not until you appoint
this commission.
Mr.. WilliSton-We will take your evil
dence as that of a sane man. ...-.
Mr.. Hazeltine-No; that won't Go.
You are not going to throw wool over
my eyes.
=, :Mr. Williston-Well. Mr.. Hazeltine;
this board feels, so far as you are con-
-eerned, we have had enough of this
kind of work.
f Mr.. Hazeltine-Who are you? You
are not the board.
Mr.. Williston-Well, that is mo opin-
ion. 4.
: Mr.. Simpson-Have you got any more
testimony to give US?
Mr.. Hazeltine-I have given you all
the testimony intend to as an insane
man; when you declare me sane, by the
Gods will give you lots more.
Mr.. Simpson-That is all, Mr.. Hazel
tine. .el
Mr.. Williston-Yess that settles it all |
now.
The committee adjourned at o'clock
until this morning at 9 a. m. They
found it impossible to get through with
all the testimony offered, but anticipate
to-day will see the close of the inveSti-
cation, so far as the taking OF evidence
is concerned. Senator Davis was pres
ent during the afternoon, watching the
proceedings for DR.. Bowers. Attorney
General Clapp conducts the examina-
ton of complaining witnesses.