New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
EDWARD NJ. FIELDALUNATIC.
AoENaLLy DECLARED INSANE BY A JURY.
x1rSE:sEs TESTIFY THAT HIS CONDUCT HAS
BEEN IRRATIONAL FOR A YEAR

x1rSE:sEs TESTIFY THAT HIS CONDUCT HAS
BEEN IRRATIONAL FOR A YEAR.
E,.Jpdge william II. Robertson, Of Katonah, who
ana. appointed by Judge Dykman on Saturday last to
,,o,ire into the mental condition of Edward NJ. Field
-, his inquiry at the courthouse at White Plains
,sstnrlay. After . two hours session the jury, OF
xh,ch exCounty Treasurer David Cromwell was fore
,.sn. returned verdict that Mr.. Field lunatio
Vbe petitioner In the inquiry, Mrs. Clara Field wife
~ Edward NJ. Field, and the concurring petitioners.
Cvrus W. Field and Cyrus W. Field, jr., were repre-
ssnted By John L. wIkie Of NewYork. and Francis
Isrbin Of Sing Sing Edward II. Field was not
,rSsent at the inquiry, and afhdsvs presented
tom Dr.. Charles L. Lindley certifying that he was
IN TOO feeble condition. mentally and PLY soay, TO
warrant his removal to White Plains. Similar afh-
ssyits were presented from Dr. John b. Crosby, ply
can in charge OF Ludlow street Jail, and also from
nr stuart ). Douglas OF Bellevue Hospital.
The witnesses sworn before the commission were
A. H. Hunter, George Palliser Samuel COnover.
uhoras stokes Charles Henry Butler, ID. Ogden Brad
.v president OF the Tsrrytown National Bank; Rob
al A. johnson. Dr. Buchanan Burr, q college friend
.t Mr.. Field DT. Allen Fitch and DR.. Frank II.
angaham.
Mr. Bradley testified that he noticed q marked
change in the mental condition of Mr.. Field early
January Of the present year. and that this account
lie had refused to advance money % him though
substantial collateral offered. Mr. Field had been
IN ths habit Of receiving checks aud not presenting
them at the bank. His manner previous 10 this was
,hst Of 8 courteous gentleman, but later he was irr
table
Mr. johnson alse swOrs that he noticed change in
Mr. Field one year ago lie would become angry
with people il crossed in his opinions, Eighty
failed 20 keep engagements and frequently had the
Office employees all doing the same thing He fire.
oaently drew checks and would without sign
lng them 1t became common for him to tell en-
poyss that ne wanted to them on particular 6usi-
ness after business hours. and when the employe re-
mlned A. requested Mr.. Field would ask what was
wanted and when told the circumstances he would
deny all knowledge Of the case.
Dr. Buchanan Burr said that he noticed Mr.. Fields
mind changing as far back as 1887. lie ialleo 10
Keep his business engagements and treated MN IN
peculiar manner lie wanted TO convert 100000
Insurance policy into cash The witness informed
,vrls W. Field some time ago that he believed Edward
was insane. On one occasion he ordered the witness
,ut OF las Office and said he wanted to see him
agan and later when the witness met nm, Mr'
Field spoke 10 him most cordially. He was irritable
A. result OF an interview in July last, the witness
ton his wife that Edward NJ. Field would be In
hunste asylum or kill himself within six months.
Dr. Allen Ftch said he had examined Mr. f1eld on
r1)eoember and te believed him to be insane. 81 am
sure of it, said the doctor emphatcaly Dr. Prank
IL Ingram, who swore he had made over o'ooo eA-
tsminations in lunaey, indorsed Dr. Fitchs views,
which he said were shared by DR.. Carlos MCDONALD
aud DR.. II. +. Schmid. ,,s
Mls Ldwaru NJ. Field testified that her husoaha nag
sued in Strange and irresponsible manner tIe lSs' S
1.-Two Years HE err0tic manner was n0tCed Dy hls
FAMILY and was discussed in the family clrce. ~ was
h0ped that he would show signs OF improvement a. a.
sinic pas,ed on. Cyrus W. Field, jr., brOtler OF
o dward indorsed Mrs. Fields statement. Inc jury
wa not five minutes arriving al a Nerdict
The findings were signed by the following men, al
residents OF White Plains David Cromwell EdTaru B
Long John r. Moran y. NJ MOger AhOreW v hoi M Nc
Miillsm DevesOn Isaac Cummings, Elijah Purdy, Aba
Tarpenter. J. Z. Campbell John b. Cox Mil"n n a.
tSfllier j J. Lockwood John r. sweeney, john tetn'
Eiiiiafn SbampnOis Frank W. Pierce stephen y.
NlbTo James y ounG. james ii. Purdy, EIlott H.
Ami