The times., 1899-06-25

others connected with the department
Mr.. Geddes was the first witness called.
He said that he knew DR.. Kenyon
and that he had been an employe of the
department. About ten months ago he be-
came troublesome and annoying in the
extreme. He was given an opportunity
to resign, but did not do so at that time.
About six months ago, however, he did
file his resignation, and was given
months pay. Witness then stated that
Dr. Kenyon continued to come to the
department building, and made himself
obnoxious to the employees, who seemed
afraid of him. About five months ago he
came and presented a paper purporting to
be his appointment as chief zoologist for
the Department of Agriculture. He then
soon after demanded payment for services
This was, of course, refused, but he in
sisted that the money had been sent from
the Treasury TO pay his salary.
Mr. Geddes concluded from the actions
OF DR.. Kenyon that he is OF unsound mind.
He, however, stated that Keuyon's notions
were never violent. although his language
was often threatening.
In reply to question by Justice Bradley
Mr.. Geddes said he came to the conclusion
that DR.. Kenyon's mind was unbalanced
over six months ago. This conclusion, the
witness stated, was based on the fact that
he claimed to have been appointed ''zoolog-
ist," there being no such position or office
connected with the department.
DIR. Woods, also an employe of the De-
partment of Agriculture was next called.
The witness stated that he had known Dr.
Kenyon since 1883. and had gone to Gchool
with him. From his experiences with him
during the last year he came to the con-
clusion that his mind is unbalanced. Dr.
Woods said he and DR.. Kenyon had room
ed together about six months, and DR..
Kenyons actions were such that the land
lady requested the subject of the enquiry
TO vacate.
The next witness was o. F. Cooke, an
employe of the Department of Agricul-
ture. He stated that he considered Dr.
Kenyons actions as peculiar, though he
never knew OF his being violent. When
DIR. Kenyon would order anything at the
table, the witness said he always used an
authoritive tone, and never said please"
or thank you" Justice Bradley here
asked the witness if he had not known
other persons who never said please" or
thank you," and he replied in the affirma-
tive.
F. l.. Evans. the Disbursing Clerk at the
Department of Agriculture, was next call
ed He testified in reference TO DR.. Ken
yon presenting vouchers for his salary be-
fore it was due, and insisting on payment.
DIR. Kenyon, he said. was never violent in
his presence. on these occasions, when
payment was refused.
Mr.. Harvey, captain OF the watch and
chief engineer at the Department of Ag-
riculture, related the circumstances at
tending the arrest of Dr. Kenyon which
were substantially the same as published
at the time OF the occurrence.
DR.. d. KerfOot Shute. physician at the
District jail, when called stated that from
what he saw of the subject and from infor-
nation received, he was of the opinion
that DR.. Kenyon may be of unsound mind
From what he knew of the circumstances
surrounding DR.. Kenyon's connection with
the Department of Agriculture, his having
a good position there, his being furloughed
and on his return. having his salary re
duced, and he finally being compelled to
resign, DR.. Shute said ii would not be un-
reasonable for man OF even sound mind
to imagine that he was being prosecuted
by unknown persons.
DR.. V. B. Jackson, who examined Dr.
Kenyon recently, stated that in his opin-
ion some slight abnormality OF mind ex-
listed. Otherwise his views coincided with
those of DR.. Shute.
DR.. Philip S. Roy who next took the
stand, explained that he recently exam
ined DR.. Kenyon and considered him sane.
THE only evidence of insanity l dis
covered" remarked the witness. was that
the man was in an insane asylum"
At this stage OF the proceedings Assist
ant District Attorney Sinclair, who con-
Quoted the case on the part of the Dis
trict, announced that he would offer no
further testimony.
At the conclusion OF the testimony on be-