The morning call., 1892-03-09

Rev. Henry NJ scudder hope of saving his
neck, while many others. among them DIR.
Henry M. Lyman, an eminent authority on
insanity, are OF the firm opinion that Scud.
der,s mind Is hopelessly un balanced.
within Few days reporter NINA ged to
secure admission TO the doctors cell His
opinion, as an non-expert, was that the ac-
cused was man perfectly sane and enieav-
oring to convey the Impression of insanity.
When questioned by the reporter as to the
knowledge OF the fearful crime with which
he Is charged. the doctor replied in wild
tones approaching a scream: " Murder |
It's damnable lie. knew nothing about
II. Oh, yes; believe they did say some
thing about murder, but L was too sick to
pay attention to It, Such an idea is nom
sense. utter nonsense, / say. IL Is the re-
suit of heliish plot. Do you think would
kill an old woman who had only few
months 10 live at best? Rot and nonsense ~
lie then withdrew to the farther corner of
cell, threw himself III on his bed and utterly
refused TO converse further. His whole de-
meaner was that of man under very strong
excitement caused by powerful stlmulants.
All CT sudden he jumped TO his feet, as
sumed wild look. and accused the reporter
of being the fiend who had leered at him
through the bars of his cell all night.
During The reporters visit an officer was
stationed In close proximity to the cell
where, himself unobseryed, he could over
hear all that was said aud watch the doctors
actions. Ii was noticed by both the officer
and reporter that upon the termination of
the latter's visit the prisoner became per-
fectly COOL collected, and, to all outward
appearances. sane. This incident will un-
dCubtedly go far toward determining the
conclusion of the medical experts who are
to pass upon his sanity.
An immense crowd OF curious and idle
people daily frequent the vicinity of the
Detention Hospital in the hope Of seeipg.tbe
accused man, but they are rigidly barred
from entering, and even the majority of the
reporters are excluded. The doctor is
closely watched day and night, and all agree
that his movements and actions are of the
most eccentric character. A few days since
his vile called at the hospital and re-
quested an interview, but lie declined TO re-
ceive her, adding, Tell her | don't know
her, who is sheY" However she entered
his cell, but he absolutely refused to con-
verse with her.
Some time previous to the murder, one
Whittle became involved in a controversy
with DIR. Scudder concerning the payment
Of a small loan which he (Whitt!e) had OBJ
tanned from tile doctor. Hot words were
used on both sides. and blows are said to
have been struck. The result was that ON
February 20 Nhittle took out two State
warrants against Scudder. one charging
him with carrying concealed weapons and
the other with assault with intent To kill.
Both cases were set down for trial on
MdTcn i.
1t is said that the friends Of DR.. Scudder
rely entirely upon a declaration of insanity
for his defense. One of them says that the
members OF his family have entertained
strong suspicious of his insanity for several
months, and various eccentric acts are cited
"a coDfrmatOTy of these suspicious.
DE-. Scudder is said 10 be wholly uncon-
eerned as 10 his surroundings and his fate.
DR.. Noble of the Detention Hospital SAYS
that when be en- tered the institution be
made no requests exc ept 10 have the win
dow raised to admit air. This done, he
seemed content. His appetite is normal
and he apparently enjoys refreshing sleep.
Rev. DIR. ii. NJ. Scudder, the venerable
father of the prisoner. upon entering the
hospital on the morning when his sons
mental condition was TO be Inquired into,
was bowed down with grief and sobbed
audiby. exclaimiBg, ''Oh, my son, my son.
He is not guilty. He could not have done
il. Ii he did he knew not what he was
doing" DIR. Scudder's mother appeared
pale and anxious. but with apparent diff
Guilty restrained her grief.
In order that full mental examination
and inquiry might be made. counsel for the
defense asked for and obtained a con-
tinuanee Of the case for one week.