The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-15
FLAWS LIFE
 IN MATTEAWAN
Asylum Authorities Refute Mothers Charge That He's
 Treated HarshIy
CHOOSES HIS ASSOCIATES
Acts as Librarian and Has Time for Exercise, Callers and Other
 RecreatiOnS.

Albany, N. r., Nov. 15-Attorney General O'Malley has filed in the court of Appeals affidavits in opposition to the appeal of Mrs. Mary c. Thaw, in her application for the transfer Of her son. Harry K. Thaw, from Mat teawan State hospital, to some other asylum within the State.
 Among the affidavits is one by Dr. Amos T. Baker, first assistant physi- elan at Matteawan. In answer to the charges of Mrs. Thaw, that the con- f1nement of her son at Matteawan is impairing his health, Dr. Baker says Thaw's surroundings in Matteawan are more congeniaI than they would be in a civil institution. To prove this, he gives in detail Thaw's Gaily routine in ward No. 1, north, where he is a pris- oner. The appeal probably will be argued Friday, MT. Kennedy repre- senting the State.
 pr. Baker writes that since Thaw was committed to Matteawan, he has gained S7 pounds in weight, is permit ted to play cards with congenial companions, to receive visitors, take outdoor exercise, read the best of lit erature and is not compelled to as- sociate with any one who is not his equal Intellectually and morally.
 One of Mrs. Thaw's contentious was that her son is compelled to associate with patients who use vile language and who often assault him. Dr. Bak- CT says that these assertions are wholly unfounded and that, on the contrary, the record of Thaw's past would indicate that some of the pa tients might have good reason to ob- ject to associating with him.
 According to Df. Baker, Thaw's daily routine is as follows:
 'He is compelled to arise at 5:45 in the morning Or earlier if he desires and is served with breakfast in dining room adjacent to the ward at 6:15. He has the privileges of a daily bath, in connection with which there is a shower and a spray. There are two barbers attached to the ward who are not patients and Thaw can enjoy a shave daily at any time, except dur ing meal hours: Thaw's breakfast consists of a cereal, bread, butter and coffee.
 After breakfast Thaw usually spends from until II a. m. in the patients library. discharging his du- ties as custodian of the books. For three quarters of an hour he is at lib- erty to read such newspapers kand books as he chooses and attend to his correspondence. From II a. m. until F he exercises in the court yard, when the weather permits. At 12:15 he goes to dinner. which usually con- sists of soup and fish on Fridays. and of meat and vegetables in season, desert and coffee.
 After dinner Thaw spends an hour in the library, where he reads or writes and attends to his duty as li- brarian. From until he is occu- pied in receiving visitors in a private room. including his mother, his coun- se1 or any one wishing to see him. From until 5:45 he can either pass his time in the library or exercising alone in large airy corridor. Thaw's supper at 5!45 p. m. usually. consists of soup, occasionally meat, fruit and vegetables in season, and tea. From until o'clock in the evening Thaw spends his time in the ward. He is permitted to smoke cigars which he furnishes himself. During these hours he usually engages in game of cards known as '1500." game played by four persons. His constant partner is an accountant.
 ''This accountant is a man of edu-. cation and of good appearance and department in the hospital. The third patient is an insurance man of good education and department. The fourth man is a member of a highly respect able family and has enjoyed unsual opportunities for study in this coun- try and abroad.
 After the card game Thaw retires at o'clock. Near his room there is an experienced attendant constant ly on duty during the night and avail able whenever Thaw wants him."