The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

sion relative to going into the earth.
Had asked the defendant when he was
born and he had replied in 1928 and that
he was 90 years of age. Mr.. Tyler during
that visit repeated most of the other mat
ters which have been mentioned during
the trial DR. Phillips had examined
him and found him in normal condition,
except his pulse, which was u little fast
Next visited Mr.. Tyler October 9. Al
that time defendant called him DIR.
Matthews, and said, when asked II he
knew DIR. Phillips, that he did not. Wit
ness next called on defendant November
10. At this time Mr.. Tyler stated that
he was feeling well and could not account
for so many calls from physicians. Wit
ness took notice to only such things as
were peculiar, as already narrated. No
ticed nothing unusual about his manner,
Was treated courteously and invited to
call again each time.
"What do you think about the genuine.
ness Of these delusionsY" asked the pros.
ecutor.
"The only thing can judge from is the
condition of body and mind, for one can
not tell by actions or words whether de-
lusions are feigned or not. do not
believe these delusions are insane delu-
sions."
From the history of this case, doc
tor what do you say. Has he sufficient
intelligence of mind to discriminate be-
tween right and wrong?"
Il think he has" was the response.
DIR. Phillips placed different construc.
ton upon the actions of the defendant
than had the witnesses who preceded him.
At this juncture court adjourned this
trial until 1 o'clock Monday afternoon.
During the afternoon Mr. Tyler acted
a little strange in court. Twice lac arose
from his seat as if to leave the court
room, but was pulled back into his chair
by Attorney Piero who sat at his side.
The court room was filled with spectators
during the afternoon.
DIR. PHILLIPS
went on the stand again for cross exami-
nation by Attorney Myers. In answer to
questions asked, DIR. Phillips stated that
in his opinion Mr. Tylers delusions were
not insane delusions. Il think they are
feigned in other words, do not think
that he himself believes that he ever was
taken into the earth. No, sir; am not
prejudced in this case. l went there at
the request of the states attorney, TO
pressing my own opinions fairly.
"'Well doctor, do you not think Mr..
Tyler fit subject for the asylum" was
asked.
Yes, possibly, as a fit subject for con-
firmation of diagnosis, was the ans
wer
In redirect examination by the pros
ecutor, DIR. Phillips explained that he
thought if he were sent to the asylum
the opportunities would be better to give
him proper and careful examination.
ALVIN HURFORD
then took the stand. Had known Mr..
Tyler for years. Had assumed his CHur-
ford 81 fathers business affairs and had
come in contact with Mr.. Tyler in this
connection. The question as to whether
witness knew of defendants frauds in
connection with certain documents, was
objected to and the objection was sus-
tained. As that was all the state desired
Of Mr.. Hurford, the next witness was
called
DR.. A. B. WALKER
then took the stand. Had practiced "a
years. Had come in contact with de-
fendant during his professional career.
Had examined defendant at the request
of the prosecutor to form an opinion of
Mr.. Tyler's condition. Had called six
times during October and November.
Found Mr.. Tyler in his room, partially
dressed Was cordially received. Asked
him questions and examined him physi.
cally. The docotr gave the details of the
alleged delusions as heretofore printed in
these columns. Il noticed that Mr..
Iyler's memory was u little slow in Civ
ing proper Names" said DR.. Walker.
He spoke of his wife having and keeping
his clothes, though added that she was
very good to him. He reviewed the de-
lusion relative to being charged with
numbering man at the safe works.
When departed Mr.. Tyler asked me to
tell DIR. Matthews to come up. That was
all that occurred at my first visit. My
second visit was on October ~. Mr..
Tyler reviewed the delusions as before.
Later Mr.. Tyler told of his connection
with the safe works and of owning a
farm.
Il tried to scare him little this
time, said DR.. Walker, "and told him
that some time these fellows would dis
sect him" He replied, "Oh, they can't
do that until am dead"
Again visited Mr.. Tyler October 15
Talked politics with him. Mr.. Tyler
said times We're good when people were
good. Had slept good the night previ-
Gus. Refused to sign his name as re-
quested by witness, claiming that he had
promised his wife to write it no more.
Mr.. Tyler said he had been troubled with
deluslons for the past two years. Called
again in October 25, when nothing par
ticularly new happened. Called again
November A. with DIR. Brant. Defendant
was quite interested In the election and
talked intelligently. The next time
/ called was ON November Is. Mr. Tyler
was glad to see me. Said he would like
to get out of the house. Asked him to
write a gentleman's name, but he refused,