Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-03
~ All In and Arguments Heard in Insane HOspi

when any new administrative work
was inaugurated.
How long has it been this way?'
asked Gov. Haines.
Since the difficulty Of renovating
the rooms" replied the Witness
Perfect harmony there now?'
"As far assf know, there is"
You have not heard Of any dissen-
sion?"
No: I have not"
Judge Cleaves cross-examined the
witness. Under searching questions
Mrs. Cony replied confidently and con-
vincingly. Witness stated that DR..
Miller discharged patients. DR.. Miller
had full authority of discharging and
he only asked the trustees advice in
cases of doubt.
Witness did not know her report and
records of DIR. Miller differed.
You don't now think that anything
has happened that should have been
called to the attention of the trusteesT'
only the Alden case"
Jesse Jenkins.
Jesse Jenkins, an attendant, testified
he was the attendant who had charge
of Hanson. the man who was killed
by falling from the third story.
WAS the guard on Hanson's win
dow locked?''
1T was locked"
How do you known"
II locked it."
Oliver L. Hall.
Oliver L. Hall of Bangor, a member
Of the board of trustees, said he visited
the hospital, each month.
Have you seen any domination by
members of the board??"
mo; have not"
1--WE seen nothing" declared Mr..
Hall, in reference to the conduct of the
the institution.
Does the Council care for any more
wet pack testimony" asked Mr.. Will
hanson.
We're too moist now" declared Gov
ernor Haines. Gaughter)
Frank w. Durham of Milbridge, a
member of the board of trustees since
Ill, testified he believed the manage
ment of the institution in good hands.
Witness, in answer to question by
Governor Haines, thought the purchas-
ing of supplies should devolve entirely
on the steward and treasurer.
Or. Miller Recalled.
DR.. Henry w. Miller was recalled
to the stand and testified that he has
not purchased anything of anybody
while the present steward and treas.
urer has held office.
rs there any friction among the
staff at the present time?"
Il do not think there Isl
Attorney Cleaves in rebuttal, asked
DR.. Twomey to step to the stand us
there a nurse by the name of Vlr-
ginia Gaudlette?"
There is
'Is she or is she not a tubercular
person.
Il don't know"
DR.. Miller was called and explained
the case, saying she is now perfectly
we'll.
Case Closed.
At 4e'cleck in the afternoon, Mr.
Williamson announced the closing of
the case of defense.
w. Frank Meader.
w. Frank Meader of Hallowell in
rebuttal stated that Bessie Meader,
his oldest sons wife. was in the in
stitution. He. said he had left in
struetions to notify him or the boy if
anything happened The woman died.
and no notice was received until the
next mornings Kennebec Journal ar
rived.
Charles A. Haines of Wales testified
he was nephew of Mrs. Andrews.
Witness said Dr. Twomey told him
Mrs. Andrews was in good physical
condition prior to her death. On cross
examination, the witness did not
know an investigation had been made.
DR.. Sturgis, a physician at the hos
pital was called, testifying as to the
Barter case He said Ames informed
him as to Barter.
Mrs. Campbell.
Mrs Manning S. Campbell, wife of
the former steward and treasurer
testified that Mr.. Ames told her that
Barter had been burned with hot
packs, which caused Barter to shout.
Mr.. Ames said If anything wasn't
done he would report 1t to the proper
authorities.
did you notify anyone, Mrs. Camp
bell?" asked Mr.. Williamson.
II notified DR.. Sturgis."
"Your husband is in town.
HE is"
Council adjourned, at 4.20 until Z
o'clock for arguments limited, by de-
cision of the Governor and Council
to rs minutes each.
The Arguments.