The Washington times., 1894-07-10
BARTON NALkER'S SANITY.
Conflicting Testimony as to His Mental
Condition by Experts and Others Given
Before MarShaI NiIsnn's iurp

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The sanity Of Barlow J.. Walker was in
quired into yesterday by Marshal Wilson and
| his jury in criminal court No. 9.
| The jury comprises Dorsey Ciagett. William
d. Grrley, John C. Parker. William 8ioyse.
W. Clarence Duvall. Edward J. Duvall. John
Mitchell, ir., Samuel Polkinhorn, Joseph C.
| Taylor, Charles II. Rupp, George ". Moss
and William II. Hoeke
| John Ridout appeared for Mrs. Genevieye
Walker, wife OF Walker: 4. a. Birney, Leo
Simmons. and L. c. Williamson represented
Mrs. Irene b. Walter. his sister
Barlow l.. Walker was in court and ap-
peared to be lost to ali that was going on.
His wife and sister. as also other members Of
the family, were present. Quite a number OF
real estate men were in attendance.
The first witness WAS DR.. W. W. johnson.
who testified that Walker was suffering from
the effects OF alcoholism, was subject to delu-
sions, and should be treated in some quiet
place.
DR. n. s. Lincoln stated that he had exam
ined Walker frequently and noted an i'm
provement in his condition, and under proper
treatment in a suitable asylum he believed
the patient would recover
DR.. Charles G. Hill. OF the Mount Hope In
stitute, Baltimore. testified that Walker had
been admitted into the, hospital in Nav last,
or melancholia. He feared that some one
would kill him. He believed that he was not
in fit condition to transact business and
that his condition was worse now than it was
then. He did not think Walker should be
placed in the care of his family or friends,
but should be sent tc some asylum.
DR.. J. W. Bayne. VINO was Walkers physi-
clan, said he attended him in MAY last at the
Kelley Institute, Laurel, Nd, and the patient
was then in n bad condition. His kidneys
were not working, and he was iaborng under
a deiusion that some one was trying to kill
him. After treating him there for two weeks
he had him removed to Providence Hospital
At the hospital he improved physically, but
grew worse mentally. DR.. Godding, whom he
called into consultation, advised that Walker
be placed in an institution devoted 10 the
treatment OF mental disorders.
DR.. Bayne stated that it was necessary at
times to bind Walker, as he became violent
and was able to commit suicide He thought
him incapable of attending to his business
and he believed that he should be placed in a
suitable institution where he could be cared
for He permitted Mrs Walker to take her
husband out driving, but Mrs. Walker would
not allow anyone else to take him out
At 1245 O'Clock recess was taken till /. 80
O'Clock
On reasssmbling Dr. ". W. Godding was
called to the stand He believed the man to
not safe to be at large. He thought that he
should. be placed In an asylum for treatment
for his mental disorder. He said that melan-
cholia was the trouble with him. Walker
might, however, recover, as he did not con-
slider the case hopeless.
Sister Theresa testified to Walkers recep-
tion into the hospital and of his violence there.
DR.. J. B. Hood thought that Walker would
be better off in Providence Hospital than else
where.
DR.. j. Page Burwell believed he would be
all right after being properly treated
DR.. Irving C. Rose. an expert in alcoholic
cures, thought that if Walker was placed in
a sanitarium he would be all right in five
months time.
John G. Eckloff testified to Walkers bank
account at the Second National Bank.
Franklin B. Walker, Il brother, and Mrs. H.
E. West, stepmother OF Walker. testified to
visits made Walker and that they believed
him to be better. mentally and physically, and
able to conduct his affairs.
Counsel Birney wanted to show by Mrs
West the relationship that existed between
Walker and his wife. He wanted to show
that there was a statement made to the effect
that Mrs. Walker had put poison in her hus-
bands food.
Counsel Ridout objected, and said that Mrs.
Walker in order to get her husband to take |
medicine had put powder in a cup of coffee.
The jury decided that the matter was
irrelevant
Leo Simmons and DR.. George W. Acker |
were also examined, and both testified that |
Walker would be all right in time
The case was then adjourned until this |
morning.