Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-16

physical condition could be improved but
could not say as much as to his mental condi-
ton. The disease of the kidneys was quite a
common one.
DIR. STATIONS OPINION
DIR. J. o. Stanton testified that he had at
tended Mr.. Ward on three or four occasions;
that he had made q report in February 10
Ward. He had examined him three times
| since, the last time being yesterday; there had
been a decided change since May Z. The strain
OF prolonged trial might result very seriously;
did not think Ward could testify intelligently
in his own behalf Longer confinement would
be very dangerous TO him mentally and physi-
| cally. II given his liberty his health might be
| improved, but ne did not think TINT he would
ever be q we'll man.
On cross. examination witness said the con-
finement in Jail would aggravate his condition;
| there was nothing in the Jail that he knew OF
which would affect him other than the fact
that it was Jail With the symptoms he
would regard him as a sick man outside. but
il free he would improve physically.
On redirect examination witness said on the
first visit he prescribed for his nervousness.
recess was here taken.
DIR. GoDDING's VIEWS.
After the recess Dr. W. W. Godding. super
Intendent of St Elizabeth Hospital for the in
sane. testified that he made an examination of
MIR. Ward on January % and he had heard the
testimony during the morning. His opinion
was that Wards mental condition as well as his
physical condition had become more impaired.
lie did not think he could be of much serv-
ice to his counsel, and if confinement
IL continued. he would deteriorate and mentally
and physically so into dementia and death.
| Arelease from confinement would not prob
ably result in his restoration to health,
but he would improve. His Judgment
was that the use of liquor to excess
was the base Of his mental Impairment
and that his troubles. &c, have accelerated the
disease There was in his countenance a GER
tain loss Of facial expression. an ironed-out
look, which indicated the progress of the dis
| ease. He would not say that the defendant
was insane, but what he said of the Hebrews.
his counsel and family indicate decisions. He
would advise rest. change of scenery and the
| removal OF stimulants from him.
Mr.. blackburn said, presenting the affidavits
| OF Messrs. Strong, Graham and others of the
JAIL that they would rest the case. They were
present and could be crosse xamined if desired.
Judge Hoge said that he was content that
the atfidayits should go in
THE GOVERNMENTS SIDE.
The government called DIR. McWllliams. the
Jail physician, who said that he could not tes-
tify as to Wards mental condition, but physi-
cally he was broken up. He thought
he had lost but little flesh
| since his confinement. He had seen nothing
to indicate mental arrangement He had al
lOWeu MI Ndru the freedom OF the cOrrlu0rS
and rotunda. and he often sat in the front
| room with the guards. lie complained of loss
of appetite.
WARDEN CRoCKER'S TESTIMONY.
Gen. John S. Crocker, warden of the Jail.
| testified that he regarded Ward as in fair con-
dition Of health, excepting that at first he was
somewhat nervous. He continued until
| spring when he complained and it was said
he had the grip. lie had received a
number of reports as to Wards insomnia and
he had given instructions to allow HIM the
freedom of the Jail Extra privileges we're
given him last fall but these have been en-
larged and his cell is not locked.
On cross-eXamlnation witness said he had
given Ward all the advantages possible for the
preservation of his health and vigor and it was
impossible for him to do more. He had no.
ticed tremuslousness of lips, twitching of
muscles. &c
After waiting a few minutes for two wit
nesses from the Jail Judge lIoge said that they
would submit the matter without argument
MR. WILSON ARGUES THE CASE.
Mr.. Wilson addressed the court on the mo-
ton.
District Attorney Hoge and his assistant
Mr.. Lipscomb followed.