The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-27
HE SEES FREEDOM
Truskett Thinks He Will Soon
Be Released.
Fortune Gone, He Hopes to
Start Life Anew.

| Leavenworth, Kan. JAN GA A
Truskett, former oil and gas promoter
of Caney, Kan, and slayer of John d
Medley, expects to gain his freedom
from the insane ward of the Kansas
state penitentiary SOON He bases this
nope on a certificate made by DR.. AK.
ford, prison physician, after an exami-
nation made few days ago The GER
tificate has been forwarded to Judge
FlanHely, in whose court Truskett was
found to be insane at the time he slew
Neeley. Should the court not take ac-
ton, it is probable that further actor
to obtain his release will be taken
Truskett said.
on a bench in the corridor at the insane
ward when a visitor called today He
was engaged in conversation with sew
eral of the less violent inmates. Trus-
kett was wearing the same clothing in
which he arrived at the prison on No
vember 20.
| Il am right glad to see some one from
the outside said Truskett, as he arose
to greet the visitor. LAS I remarked
TO the steward only yesterday. I am
not sure just how long man would
have to remain here until he became
crazy in fact
You probably will be leaving here
soon,' the visitor suggested.
He Hopes to Leave Soon.
We'll, I have great hopes of that.
Doctor AFFORD has made two exami-
nations recently and I understand that
his reports are to the effect that he
finds absolutely no trace of insanity.
This report has been transmitted to
Judge Flannely, and 1 expect him to
take some action"
Since his Incarceration Miss Elsie
Pearl Archer, of Kansas City, niece of
uncle's behalf. 1t was she who carried
the report of Doctor AFFORD to the
Judge.
Doctor AFFORD and Truskett are not
the only ones about the prison who are
of the opinion that the prisoner is sane.
o. NJ. Spencer. hospital steward, said
that he was as sane as any man he ever
knew
There is not an officer about the
institution who ever entertained the
least suspicion that Truskett is not in
his right mind continued the stew
ard. s'He appears to be man OF SUI
perior intellect. Many a man of
smaller mental caliber would nave
given strong evidence of the trouble
he has passed through, but Truskett
seems to have borne it with compo-
sure
To Start All Over Again.
Although at one time in very COM
Portable circumstances, Truskett said
that he did not have dollar. Unfor-
tunate deals in oil and gas leases, the
of twenty-nine dry wells and
the costs of his four trials swept it all
away.
81 do not regret that" he said. ''as
money would do person very little
good were he confined here for the |
balance of his life, zs.sI. |
MY plans for the future? Wen, |
want to get out of here as soon as |
possible, and when that comes 1 ex- |
pect to go to southern California. L
was there three years ago and the |
benefited me greatly. also !
made some money in oil while there. !
Perhaps 1 might be able to get on my |
feet again."
Truskett has a son at Amarillo, Tex, |
who is anxious for him to come there, !
he said. Two daughters reside in |
and both have written to |
an invitation to make his home |
with them.
Speaking of his incarceration Trus-
I1ett said that his treatment had been !
very kind. He is allowed the liberty
of the hospital court and comes and
goes without hindrance.