Evening star., 1899-03-13
PETERS HEARING RESUMED
Testimony Adduoed to Show That the De-
fendant is Mentally Competent
Opinion Expressed That He is Able
to CapabIy Manage His Business
without Aid.

| The proceedings instituted to determine
| whether Eugene Peters of the Norris
| Peters Company is sane or insane were re-
| sumed this morning before a marshals
! jury, after a recess since last Friday after
| noon Interest in the hearing seemed un-
| abated, the room of Equity Court No 2
| where the proceedings are conducted, being
| tbronged. as usual, today. Mr.. Peters, ac-
| companied by his wife and counsel, ap-
\ peared promptly on time, and Deputy Mar
| shai Robson thereupon raped for order.
| Attorney Worthington announced that he
| had been informed by Attorney Wilson,
| representing those who Instituted the pro-
! ceedings. that the latter had concluded in
production of testimony. MIR. Frederick B.
Pyle, local architect, was then called to
| testify in behalf of Mr. Peters
Mr Pyle stated that he first met Mr. Pc
ters in the year 1893. becoming acquainted
with him at the latter's residence He ac-
companled Mr.. Peters q cruise on his
yacht: and also went driving with him fire.
quently- He was also employed to remodel
Mr. Peters residence, and was therefore
with MIN very often and got 20 know him
we'll. Mr.. Peters, according to the witness.
was no different in a general way from
other people although he had certain pe-
canafites- He related to Mr.. Pyle his ex-
perlences out west and with gamblers He
was in the habit of keeping an unloadeI re-
| Yolver on his desk, and often illustrated
now quickly gamblers he had been thrown
IN company with could handle pistols
When He Left for Hot Springs.
Mr- Pyle went on to say that he saw Mr.
Peters the night before the latter left this
city for Hot Springs. Nothing unusual was
noted In his manner. He gave the witness
instructions regarding additional decora-
tons of his house. letter was received
fl Iom Mr.. Peters, written while ne was at
mo- t.I-t tha
the witness referred to the arrest of Mr.
Peters. The wife of the latter was in deep
distress over the occurrence, and witness
advised that counsel be employed. In the
opinion of the witness. no sound reason
existed for causing the arrest of Mr. Peters
Mr. Pyle. who saw him at the station
house, detected no difference in his manner
from that the day he left for Hot Springs
What is your opinion of the condition of
Mr.. Peters at present?' inquired Attorney
WOrthington.
Il consider him as sound mentally and as
capable of taking care of his affairs as he
ever was replied Mr.. Pyle.
Has he always looked after his affairs
properly the attorney then asked.
Remarkably well. declared the witness.
Frank r. Emmert. member of the met
ropoiitan police force. who had Mr.. Peters
in charge the night of his arrest, was called
as witness. His understanding was that
Mr.. Peters was a dangerous lunatc but
the witness was surprised to find him so
mild. He talked intellgently, but at great
length
AT this point recess was taken.
Gives Similar Testimony.
After recess DR.. Henry A. Peters a dem
tist of this city, took the stand. His testi-
mOny was very similar to that of Mr.. Pyle.
He met Mr.. Peters in 1893, he said, and ac-
companied him on a cruise to Old Point
Comfort on his yacht He had also done
considerab BILE professional work for Mr.. Pc
tiers. He saw him just before he started for
Hot Springs and also when he was under
arrest after his return to this city. He
considered Mr.. Peters to be of sound mind.
William L. Seitz who has been in the
employ of Mr.. Peters for a number of
years. also took the stand. He testified
that in his opinion MIR Peters is of sound
mind At the conclusion of his testimony
the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.