Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-26
I am sure that he did not

die in his coll.
knew Charles Hutchins; he had con-
was wesk-minded, filthy, and
think died in his cell, as that was the
proper place to put him. He was never
neglected "a far as know. Martin was
for Hutchins' cell and If ii was
filthy 1t was Martins fault.
never kept any record of these cases,
- some of the witnesses did, which from
the papers I should think was very accu
rate.
saw Totem; he died in his cell; he was
o sufferer from loathsome disease and
had to be kept isolated. He WAS never
taken to the hospital.
Jones-Will you take this booka
Root object.
Fox-The hospital record shows every
death, whether the prisoner died there or
not. have changed the records In one or
two cases.
Fox-I see one of the senators doesn't
intend to get at the truth.
Roat-Your remarks are uncalled for.
Jones-Did you ever alter these records
with intent to deceivea
Jones-Do you order the entries made in
the hospital books
Fox.1 do, and sometimes enter them
myself.
Jonea-Would you consider 1t proper to
enter the name of q person who died out
side of the hospital in the hospital books9
Fox-Yes.
The witness knew nothing of the cases
of Andrews or Brewster except that he
had examined the latter at one time as to
his sanity.
knew Martin Collou; he was suffering
from consumption. I saw him frequently.
he had one lung badly affected with con-
sumption when he died. told the gen.
eral few months before his time expired
that thought ne would live his time out.
I never thought him sick enough to 60 to
the hospital. He had spells of weak mind
edness. He worked nearly mp to the time
he died. The last few times I saw him he
was in his cell.
anticipated that he might die suddenly,
after an examination of his heart. I gave
q certificate that he died of consumption,
but was not there when he died. The
hospital record showed that he had vslvu-
lar disease of the heart. put 1t so in the
record.
The witness then examined the record,
and stated that 1t was not his handwrit-
The witness, on cross examination by
Senator Root, said: knew that Collou was
suffering from consumption and heart dis
ease, but did not notify the warden be-
cause IL WAs uot Ivy cuetom.
knew Collou was liable to die any
time, but did not think 1t necessary
to tell the warden, 30 as to caution him
against putting him in the west end or
keeping q watch over him. All I know
about his death was that deputy warden
said Collou died in his cell yesterday morn
ing. This WAS all knew about it, and on
the strength of this statement of the
deputy's made my certificate. The entry
In the hospital record about Collou's death
was made I think by Dwight Stier, and I
told him to enter 1t, and he did; I don't
know whether he entered 1t then or not.
The only reason I had for giving the
steward the entry that the man died of
consumption because I know he had that
disease.
don't know whether Doelittle's wounds
were dressed or not, I ordered them dressed
against the cells being filthy and sometimes
they were attended to and sometimes not
signed Collou's death certificate and
was in town when he died. I did not
know whether there was bed in Doolittle'i
cell or not. The board of directors have
| never given me any rules as to the treat
| ment of the sick, General Chamberlain
| gave me all the rules ever had.
| was appointed upon recommendation
of Director Hewitt.
| knew nothing about DR.. Warmers Gus
tom in treating the sick, nor did I inquire
about 1t.
| I was never sworn as prison physician
| At this point Senator Root read set Of
rules which Acting Warden Haven found
at the prison relating to the manner II
which prisoners must conduct themselves
which had been used under Warden Sar
gent. The committee then adjourned unit
| 2 O'Clock tomorrow.
| The legislative committee on judicia
nominations this afternoon agreed to re
port favorably on the nomination o.
Judge Hamersley for the supreme cour
bench.
In the senate this morning the bill Civ
ing the state board of equalization addi
tional powers to compel corporations t.
make correct returns of their business TO
purposes of taxation was taken up ant
provoked strong debate. The bill, which
Is one of Henry L. Goodwin's measures
grows out of the suit of the state agains
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad for unpaid back taxes. The su
preme court decided the suit ad
verse to the state on the grounG
that tho decision of the stat'
board of equalization in accepting tn
In the opinion Chief Justice Andrew
stated that the law regarding the power
of the board of equalization was made
quate. State Treasurer Henry reported
accordingly. The bill before the senat,
this morning gives the board thirty days
instead of ten in which to examine RETURN
and gives authority to send for witnesses
and examine under oath, and also to com
pei corporations to present their books tt
the board for examination to determine
the value of stock. It was reported unfa
vorably by Senator D. N. Morgan Of
Bridgeport, chairman of the finance com
States treasurer June /.
Mr.. Holcomb made vigorous speech IL
favor of the measure as a necessity to en-
able the board of equalization to act intel
ligently upon returns and obtain accurat,
information. It WAS perfectly right that
the boards powers be extended in accord
ancs with the finding of the supreme court
If the bill passed he was satisfied that tn.
state would receive 5000, 900 more annually
in tszDs from corporations.
Mr.. Morgan said that he reported tn,
bill unfavorably because his committee die
not deem it necessary. Only Mr.. Goodwin
appeared in favor of the bill and the only
person appearing against 1t was Henry c.
Robinson, director and attorney for thu
| New York, New Haven and Hartford rail
road.
The bill was supported by Senators Fox
Cleveland and Coffey, and opposed by Sen
ators Morgan and Holden.
| A motion to print the bill was defeated
6 to IA; and indefinite postponement wal
voted is to 6.
| On the question of taxation of street rail
ways the committee reported bill levyine
a state tax of per cent on stock and
bonded indebtedness on all street railways
| The House.
| In the house to day bill was passed
which provides that any person who con.
tracts for food, clothing. medical attend
ance, etc., to an amount greater than his
or her income, may be adjudged COM
| mon thief and fined not more than 5000 OF
imprisoned for not more than six months
| or both.
The solons next turned their attention
to dogs, and bill was passed imposing a
| tax of $40 on female dogs.
Representative Lounsbury's bill to pro-
hibit dogs that chase teams and Rrowl and
bark from running loose on the streets and
highways of the state, was passed.
| An attempt was made yesterday to re-
consider and defeat the bill that re-estab-
lished the state board of education. 1t
failed, and the bill has now gone to the
governor for signature.
| SENATOR MORGAN TAXES LEAVE OF HTs