Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-29


the new method of DIR. Miller, in elm
mating restraint of patients. The
method of laths and hot packs, was
used in New York, he said, and DR.
Miller had introduced these reforma-
| tons.
Governor Haines wanted to know
il great deal of this testimony could
not be eliminated.
MI Williamson said, Yes, II no
contention otherwise"
Judge C'leayes explained fully their
contention was one of only improper
/ application of such treatment. though
admitting these were modern, up-to-
date methods to be used in the treat
ment of insane patients.
Mr. Williamson asked Mr.. WHITES
opinion as to whether or not, the MT
tings of DR.. Miller's rooms We're not
becoming TO his position.
Mr.. White thought so. comparing
these with the Bangor rooms.
The spread of the Augusta hospital
thought Mr. White. greatly hindered
| the most efficient of administration.
He declared. that it was impossible
to supervise each patients case, ana
THAT accidents and tragedies were al
| most unavoidable. Governor Halnes
iassumed the knowledge of these things
and urged Mr. Williamson to hasten.
| Mfr. White stated his attitude, as
sumed at the vote of the board to re-
lmove DR.. Miller Mr.. White said he
| voted on condition that Manning ,.
Campbell and DR.. Miller should both
go. because of the discord and con-
| ~ "a nf1
| Thought II best that both should
| go?" inquired Judge Cleaves.
yes, sir
| Judge Joseph e. +. Connolly of the
superior court of Cumberland county
| testified that he had visited the instl-
tuition.
| We'll, are you in touch with the in
stitution?" asked Mr.. Williamson.
| The Judge stated, through the com
Imitments from his court, he was to
some extent lie told of his observa-
tions. of one particularly. an acquaint-
lance, Who was formerly in bed. Dur
| ing his stay in the hospital, he had
been able to get out of doors. He told
of a communication from girl, who
| was there, saying that everybody was
very kind and pleasant
| He never had any complaint of any
kind, during Or. Miller's administra-
| ton.
| Judge CleaVes declined cross EXAM
nation privilege.
Or. Carl j. hedin.
DR.. carl j. Hedin, superintendent OF
State School for Feeble Minded, for
merly second assistant of Maine In
sane hospital
Before you went there did they
ever use the wet pack at ALL
| Il understand that a DR.. Mcdonald
fused few"
You adopted them before DR.. Miller
came?'
Mr.. Williamson asked a question,
which would draw forth a long ex-
PLANTATION of the hot pack.
Governor Haines refused at once to
lallow repetition of former testimony
in the prosecutions case.
| DR.. Hedin told of Daniel Barriers
lease, calling it general paralysis. and
said that when Barter became excit-
ed; nothing would stop it. and that
lsufficient drugs would overdose him.
III let alone the attack would wear
itself out. The only remedy thought
possible was the warm pack.
He struggled while in the pack as
we'll as out?"
Il don't know: l didn't see him,
Some struggle and others go to sleep
in the packs"
| Mr.. Williamson introduced the whole
lrecord of the Barter case, made in the
Irregular course of the work of the in
stitution.
OF the case of Caroline Dorrity, DR.
Hedin, said he was called by DIR. Ben
nett, and found the Dorrity VIC man
dead she looked as if she had died
in an epileptic fit.
DIR. Hedin told of the method OF
tying a patient to a bed, by strappins
them with sheets, across the chest
and knees, so lose that the patient car
move, but not get out of the bed.
Tell us about the case of Oliver
Mari" DR. Hedn spoke of the ex-
element of the patient, who was CIV
en- continuation of baths, but be-
came too destructive there, prevent
ing control and he was tied to the bed
when he dice.
| DIR. Hedin told of the method of tube
feeding, saying it was customary, il
the patient refused food, or was in a
coma, though mot unconscious.
He told of the ease of Daniel Bry
ant, who fell and broke one leg. After
a consultation with DR.. Sturgis it was
decided to keep him quiet. The at
tendant was supposed to visit the pa
tient every few minutes to ascertain
his condition.
DR.. Hedin said he thought that the
most and best of care was given in
these cases. 4u1f-
-s'Nys.-e- arNsays pleasant. and treated
| everybody respectfully.
! The witness mentioned the custom of
holding a conference of physicians over
| deaths in the Institutions. Dr.. Hedin
/ said he had heen In Massachusetts Is