Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-05
Mr., and Mrs. Ernest Hans
com Brought Before Court
For Cruel and Abusive Treat
ment Of Foster Daughter.
Mrs. Hanseon Sent 10 Insane Hospital 10
Decide on Her Sanity.

Portland, Me-. March 4.-Ernest
Hanscom and his wife Ada F. Hans
com, the Holy Jumpers Of whom it is
alleged that they cruelty abused their
little foster daughter, Christics Made
line Webber, were arraigned before
Trial Justice Joel NJ. Marshall at Bar
Mills yesterday afternoon and bound
over to the May term of the supreme
court in $500 each. Through their coun-
sci, William Lyons Of Westbrook, both
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanscom waived the eX-
animation and reading of the warrants
and pleaded not guilty, leaving no al
tentative for the justice but to find
probable cause"
There were two warrants against
Hanscom and one against his wife, the
first one against Mr.. Hanscom was for
assault and battery and the second
assault with dangerous weapon
with intent to kill" The warrant
against Mrs. HanscOm was simply TOR
assault, HanscOm WAS ordered to fuT-
pish bail for $500, while his wife was
allowed TO go on her personal cognZ-
auce for the same amount. There were
nine witnesses called by County Attor-
rey George l.. Emery and all were
held on their personal surety for 800
to appear at the May term of court
After Il consultation Messrs Emery
and Lyons practically agreed to have
Mrs. Hanscum taken to Augusta to be
examined as to her sanity before the
supreme court should convene.
Mrs. Hanscom Is in a delicate cOndi-
tion and for this reason as much lcn-
jency as was possible was shown by
the court.
Several times while waiting for her
turn to appear. Mrs. Hanscom showed
her fanatical religious fervOr by ex-
claiming II am st. Thomas. 1 am st.
Thomas" She evidently believes her.
self a martyr of her faith.
When the hearing was called at
o'clock Shepherd hall. good sized
room over the Bar Mills post office
was jammed to it's capacity with vii
lage folk and farmers who had driven
in from miles around to hear the trial
Of the Holy Jumpers. and great was
the disappointment when neither the
principals nor witnesses We're ex-
amined.
After short consultation of coun.
sci, Ernest Hanscom came forward
and after waving the examination
pleaded not guilty AS Il man the i'm
preston he made was not unfavorable
HIS Is tall, about feet, has a full darl
beard and mOustache and exception
ally large dark and expressive eyes. Ht
was neatly dressed in a dark suit and
dark blue overcoat. All the residents
Of Buxton give Mr. Hanscom the repu-
tation of being perfectly square. hon
est man in all business dealings but
unfortunate i'm his peculiar religious
faith.
Mrs. Hanscom is slight delicate
looking face. sandy hair and light blue
eyes. She was apparently almost
frightened as she took the stand and
barely nodded her head to the Ques-
tions OF Justice Marshal.
Mr.. HanscOm was unable to obtain
bail in the village last night. Several
prominent men who were approached
said that they were not in the least
afraid of his security, but the senti-
ment against him was so strong, that
they didn't care to mix in the matter
He will be given until Wednesday to
get bail. His counsel. Mr.. Lyons says
he will have no difficulty in obtaining
1t since he has a substantial bank ac-
CO,1pt