The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-31

to malicious animal magnetism which l understand was alleged to be an evidence of her state of mind. In person she was neat and clean and I am informed is most careful about the condition of her house, quickly noting any changes that may be made in the arrangement of the furniture, books or decoration; that she gives her own orders, manages her own servants, and suggests the selection of food. During my visit I heard the sound of electric bells repeated two or three times, signals evidently being made, and l was informed that this was in accordance with a code she had estab- lished for summoning to her the diff ferent members of her household She pays her own bills, sometimes ques- tions the use of provisions, comments upon the change in menu, takes an in- telligent interest in the affairs of her native town and the events of the day.
 Before leaving, she sent for copy of her book, Science and Health. and inscribed her autograph, apologizing for her nervousness in signing her name.
 From my knowledge of the case, from careful study of all the letters and documents submitted to me, and from my examination of Mrs. Eddy, I am firmly of the opinion that she is competent to take care of herself and manage her affairs and that she is not coerced in any way. In fact, it would appear as if she takes the initiative upon all occasions.
 "The allegations concerning Mrs. Eddy's belief in malicious animal magnetism are ridiculous. I am con vinced that the words are only used anonymously with malign influence Malignant or mendacious animal magnetism is therefore facon par Ter. as the French say She cer- tainIy has been subject to sufficient annoyance to entertain the fear that she is to be subjected to further dis turbance. False reports that she was dead are among these, and her home has been broken into and valuable documents disappeared, That she has delusions regarding her son Is an absurdity, for only a few days before he brought the suit to have her de- clared incompetent, she had, without suggestion, made the trust deed to have him and his family provided for Mrs. Eddy has no insane delusions and in print and elsewhere simply enunciates the conventional part of her creed which she and S00,000 be- lieve in. No matter how improbable or unacceptable it may prove to be to the community generally, it is no more remarkable than others that have been before or that exist today, and her alleged delusion regarding mes merism, the non- existence of matter, and the power of healing form an integral part of very many religious beliefs"
 Dr, Allan McLane Hamilton has had probably the largest experience of any alienist in this country in court, having commenced his career about thirty-fve years ago. He has ap- peared in all the important cases in his own State in New York, both civil and criminal. He was selected by the United States as one of the special commission to determlne the insanity of Snider in the District of Columbia; was one of the four chief experts in the Guiteau case, and was also con- suited in the case of Czolgosz, the as- sassin of President Mckinley.
 Doctor Hamilton has the proud distinction of being the only expert in the Thaw murder case who expressed an absolute and unqualified opinion about Thaws mental condition, which was subsequently, adopted by both the defense and prosecution, but he was not allowed to testify by either, al- though he surprised the entire coun- try by his independent stand.
 Doctor Hamilton is also know as an advocate for complete reform in the matter of expert testimony, and is generally regarded as one of the few impartial experts who can be relied upon to give honest testimony, and who cannot be bought; for this reason he is respected by the court and by reputable lawyers generally.
 Doctor Hamilton is fifty-eight years old and a . grandson of Alexander Hamilton, and on his mothers side of Louis Mclean, who was minister to England and secretary of the treasury under Martin Van Buren and Andrew Jackson.
 Doctor Hamilton has written much and is prominently connected with many medical societies, both here and abroad, and few years ago received @ great honor by being elected a Eel low of the Royal Society of Edin- burgh. He founded the Psychiatrical Society and is regarded as an ad- vanced student of mental disease.
 After MT. Chandler made his mo- ton to dismiss the suit, General Streeter made the following address:
 If Your Honor pleases, in behalf of Mrs. Eddy, my associates the attorney general, MT. Eastman, and Allen ITol- lis join me in the following motion: That the masters proceed with this hearing and determine the questions submitted, namely: Mrs, Eddy's com