The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12

There was a dramatic termination to
the investigation held yesterday relative
TO the sanity of Miss Eva Mills. Justice
Cole, who presided at the hearing, de-
clined to commit The woman to an asylum
for the insane. and then the question arose
as to what disposition should be made oil
her. Miss Mills declared that she had
no friends or relatives. At this moment,
while the court was undecided Miss Lizzie
Lyons. who has known Miss Mills for
number of years, came forward and OIL
fered the unfortunate woman home with
her. The scene which followed was pa
thetic in the extreme. Miss Mills, over
come by excitement and nervousness,
threw her arms around Miss Lyons ana
went while she endeavored to give ex-
preston to her feelings Of gratitude. She
then left the court with Miss Lyons.
Miss Mills is we'll known in Washing
ton. where for a number of years she has
taught vocal music. For some time past
she has been suffering from nervousness,
and Miss ellison. with whom she was
residing. and to whom Miss Mills always
referred as her dearest friend" believ-
ing that her mind was affected, asked that
application the court appointed two physi-
clans to make an examination OF her men
tai condition At the investigation these
physicians testified that Miss Mills was
suffering from nervousness, and IN their
judgment was a proper subject for treat
ment in some institution for the care OF
the insane. Miss Mills family physician
was also of this opinion.
Miss Mills was represented by Attorney
w. Preston Williamson, who asked the
court to allow her to make a statement in
her own behalf This Justice Cole grant
ed. and. according to Miss Mills. her ply
sician and others formed the opinion that
she is insane because she is a believer in
spiritualism Her physician had testified
that she had told him that she was often
dissuaded from doing certain things by
power stronger than her own will. This
power. he stated, she called her control
Miss Mills stated that she owned house
in Southeast Washington and had some
money in the hands Of her friend, Miss
Gibson. All she wanted, she said, was
the privilege of going to her own home
and living there unmolested by anyone.
For some time past Miss Mills has been
in a sanitarium near Baltimore, and for
this reason she stated TO the court she
did not know whether her house was Oc-
cupied at present or not 1t was rented,
she said, when she left the city about five
weeks ago
Justice Cole yesterday signed an order
for the commitment OF Mrs. Katherine s.
Mackey to St. Eliz,beth's Asylum for the
Insane. Mrs. Mackay is the wife OF
Thomas ]. Mackey. formerly n circuit
Judge in South Carolina. AT the instance
Of her father, George 4. Porterfeld, Of
Charlestown, W. Va, Marcus ]. Wright o.
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Commissioners some time ago asking that
Mrs. Mackeys mental condition be en-
ouired into BY the court. May 4 was SCI
for the Investigation but Mrs. Mackey
did not appear in court and 1t was rumored
that she had been dissuaded from attend
ing the inquisition by her husband. How
ever that may be. Mrs. Mackey has not
vet beea located. and the investigation
was held without her being present. Judge
Nackey is In Alexandria. Va, and he was
notified that the proceedings would take
place yesterday.
Mr.. PorterReld was called as a witness,
and stated that he was satisfied that his
daughters mind is unbalanced. He also
said that he believed that Mrs. Mackey's
mental condition vas due to the abusive
treatment she received at the hands of
her husband. Drs. Vail and hewitt, who
had been appointed by the court to make
an examination OF Mrs. Mackey's mental
condition, testified that she is of unsound
mind and is a proper subject for treat
ment In some institution for the care of
the insane.
An order for the commitment of Col.
William A. Cook TO St Elizabeth's Asylum
for the Insane was also signed by Justice
Cole Attorney Sinclair stated that the
investigation as TO Colonel Cooks mental
condition was held in chambers.
The others who were ordered committed
to the asylum are Estella Bonin. Isabel
Adams and Jane Il. Terrell.
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