New-York tribune., 1893-12-09
PRENDERG ISIS UNRULY TONGUE
TIE ASSASSIN INTERRUPTS THE PROCEEDINGS
IN CoURT-PROGREss or THE TRIAL.

Chicago. Dec. S-Prendergsst. the assas ssin Of
Mayor Harrison. again interrupted the proceedngs
At his trial to-day soon after the examination Of
venlremen resumed In Judge Erentano's court
There is a suspicion in the minds Of the lawyers for
the State that PrsndergaSts Interruptions being
checked by counsel for the defence forms part OF
A prearranged programme 10 fegn insanity before
the jury. a venrenan being questioned as to the
insanity phase OF the when Prendergast's
tongue broke loose. Your Honor, Your Honor" he
exclaimed. repeating the words when he noticed
that the judge didn't pay any attention to him II
desire state" continued the prisoner. that to
whether or not was sane or insane at the time is
not al issue in this case The Court stated yester-
day that murder was the unlawful killing OF
human being With malice aforethought in the peace
OF the people
Mr. Trudc. who is practically in charge OF the
prosecution in the absence Of the states attorney.
complimented the defendant his statutory dehni-
ton Of murder The Court said sharply: "Mr. Prem
dergast your attorneys will note all the objections
that may enter into the trial OF your case" Mr..
Wade made vigorous objection TO the State de-
scrlbng TO the jury the difference between legal
in way which would be- preiudciai to the defend
ant. Law books called for and the case forcl-
bly, argued. TrIde admitting that the form OF in
sanity an important factor IN the case.
''T'he only question try here is the legal in
sanity Of The defendant" said Mr.. Wade.
Legal insanity - where mans mind IL In such
a condition that he cannot discriminate between
right and wrong" said Mr. Trudc
''Mr Trude s right Your Honor" exclaimed
Prendergast. The question is what Is right and
wrong. 1T depends on q mans conception.
II agree with Mr.. Prcndcrgast." rejOlned Mr..
Trude. quick to see an impression might be made
on the Jurors. "It is clear-cut definition"
The lawyers for the defence saw that Prendergast
was weakening his defence and protested against
the State having anything to 10 the defendant.
one OF the lawyers went over to Prcndefgast and
warned him to keep silent
Judge Brentano fined q. A. Flesher so for CON
tempt and ordered him confined for time Flesher
produced a check, but the court officers would not
accept it and he was kept In custody for short
time He also ordered by the judge To appear
In court tomorrow for jury service Eight jurors
had been secured when court adjourned Flesher
gave the name Of his predecessor IN business and
failed to appear this morning as ordered by the
bain.
right to he heard Mr. Wade tried to stop his client
from interruptng the states examination OF venire
men but he resented the attempt To muzzle him for
his own good by cXcaiming: Il am defendant In
this case Your Honor. and defendant has the
right to be heard In his own behalf"
Judge Brentano told him that his lawyers would
do All talking that needed his side Of the
case AS "A last resort the lawyers for the defence
had Prendergast to their table and sit at
the head OF IL, between Messrs Wade and Nc
Prendergast's last interruption Of the day was TO
SIX the Court: "Your Honor. Is not murder the taxi
ing OF life with malice aforethought? Is not that
The Judge did not answer. Mr. Trude said evil
dentiv for effect the jury: THAT Is the rule OF
law You are quite right Mr. Prendergsst
Al another time the prisoner broke IN on the pro-
ceeiinrs 10 say: II don't know that there Is much
haste about this case Your Honor"