The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-10

tho statement LIlaI uc WdS DuC ~ years OIL
age when he visited an insane asylum in
tie CAPACITY Of a physician. He cited a
recent case of temporary insanity arising
from ailments peculiar 10 women. and said
that ARRANGEMENTS at that period were
variable in their character, ranging from
mild arrangement to positive violence.
The expert was excused and the defense
announced at this juncture that it would
rest it's case. as it had been defeated in the
esta blish the insanity Of the defendant or
even the vague theory OF suggestive medi-
cine.
N, Cadnazzo, commission merchant,
was called in rebuttal for the prosecution.
He said his place of business was opposite
the old Merchants Exchange, where the
Worthingtons lived. He said he was we'll
acquainted with Mrs. Worthington and
used to see her every day.
"What was her reputation for chastity ?"
asked Mr.. Spencer. and then Mr.. Ferral
interjected a forcible objection that pre-
cluded an answer.
DR.. John w. Robinson. who was an
assistant physician at the Napa Asylum
for the Insane, said he Is at present pro-
lessor of mental ana nervous diseases at
the University of California. To the wit
ness Mr. Hinkle propounded hypothe-
sis involving the salient features Of the
case at issue. There was a marked modi-
fication of the factors as compared with
the hypothesis of the defense. yet it clunE
closely to the pathological symptoms OF
the defendants weakness. The theory
contained several OF the "Joblots" letters
and showed the deceit the defendant had
practiced even after the return of her hus-
band. The question was long, but not
tedious, and the words of the almost
forgotten epistles of clandestine love were
eagerly deyoured by the crowd of morbid
uriosity-seekers. Mr.. Hinkle had skill
fully woven together the States threads
in the fatal net that almost enshrouds the
defendant, and its fasi-growing meshes
literally entangled her chances of liberty
as the salacious details Of the terrible
crime were presented to the witness.
Now, doctor. what is your opinion of
the mental condition of the defendant at
the time she fred those shots?"
'She was sane, ne deliberately an
swered.
This answer seemed to be the strongest
piece of evidence the prosecution had OBJ
tanned, aside from the uncontradicted fact
of the shooting Of Baddeley. The witness
said that he had been called as an expert
in the case of the people vs.. Livernash,
who was suffering from insanity superin-
duced by hypnotic conditions But
Llvernash was An auto ypnotic patient,
and the conditions gradually assumed a
science and ranges over dozen varied
conditions, from the moderate to absolute
subservience to the will of an MOTHER" He
argued in conclusion that persons inn er
will could not be displaced by a rspug-
nant idea; that the hypnotic suggestion
must DO in accord with the inclination Of
the subject.
Mr.. Spencer presented his hypothesis
to the doctor and asked if he thought,
under the modified presentation Of the
case, q woman similarly situated would be
sane or insane. The question was ruled
out on account OF inaccuracies in the
hypothesis.
DR.. w. Fl. Nav OF the medical depart
ment Of the University of California said
that for four years he had been superln-
tendent of the Stockton Asylum for the Ia
sane. He was asked his opinion concern
ing Mrs. WorthingtoD at the time of the
shooting, and answered.: Il haven't seen
anything in the hypothetical question to
lead me to believe That she was not sane.
A crime committed by an insane person
usually lacks motive; itmay be committed,
however, for the most trivial cause or an
imaginary reason. A person may be
afflicted with homicdal mania-that is. a
wild thirst for the taking of blood, but its
cause is inexplcable."
Isn't 1t hard to tell where reason ends
and insanity beglnS?" asked Mr.. Ferral of
Dr. May.
''Yes. occasionally the line is delicately
drawn. yet it nevertheless exists"
MIR. Ferral then had the doctor define
acute hysteria and compare it with men,
strual insanity, bu. he declined to dis
cover any great degree OF similarity.
Said the doctor: Il don't believe there
is any such thing as person being sane
up to the time q crime is committed, then
become momentarily insane and imme-
diately thereafter regain their moral
senses" This was in answer to one of
Mr.. Spencer's philosophical inquiries,
based upon extensive research into treat
ises upon insanity.
II wouldn't see the slightest evidence of
insanity there" said the doctor as the
defense again endeavorpd to elicit his pro-
fessional sympathy. "KIlling a person in
revenge Is usually a matter of qualification
and is not necessarily attended by excite
ment. On the contrary, the murderer is
usually the most mpassive of the throng."
James Baddeley was recalled in re-
buttaI. He said he had gone to Stockton
and brought his brother homo. He said
Harry had neither money nor jewelry
when he met him; that he had to pay his
brothers. tare on the boat.
did you tell Worthington that your
brother Harry had stolen a suit of
clothes ?" asked Mr.. Spencer.
Mr.. Ferral said:
"Hold on. object. Your Honor. please
admonish that fresh young man and have
him wait until have had chance to en-
ter an objection"
The witness elared at the attorney and
started toward him, saying "Shall be
insulted by him?" Judge Seawell called
the belligerents TO order and cautioned the
witness to be more reserved with his re-
plies.
did Harry tell you of his relations with
Mrs. Warrington
Eyes. knew of the natter before thew
went to Stockton. Harry told me- all
about IT,"
The father OF the deceased followed, and.
In answer to MIR. Spencer's question, be
said his son was not very we'll educated.
He could not be induced to attend school.
He said he was at home the evening
Worthington called, and he heard him say
that Annie Kelly had told him of his
wife's whereabouts, saying that she was
either in Stockton or Sacramento.
That's the case,.. said the prosecution.
That's our case" said the defense.