The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-02

that no witnesses were present. Dis
trict Attorney Graham strenuously OPP
posed the motion. he declaring that the
states witnesses were present at their
own voliticn. and that III a continuance
should be granted 10 would mean ''the
absolute destruction OF the common
wealth's case"
Judge Arnold owarriled the motions
for postponoment ia "A VERY few words
aud ordered the Trial To, 20 on just
at this juneture q startling climax was
reached, which resulted in the with
drawnl of Lawyers. Shoemaker and Ro-
Ian from the case. Notwithstanding an
injunction from the court that they
would be open. TO disbarment by taking
such a step ION the exc of murder
trial"
Still further sensation was created
when Holmes refused no accept the
services OF Attorneys Everett A. Scho-
field and Joseph Il Fahey, whom the.
court was about TO appoint TO defend
him, and who. Ina fact. bad taken seats
in the chairs vacated by Messrs. Shoe
maker and Rolan. Schoield and Far
hey also withdrew. Holmes himself
pleaded toiheeourt for postponemenh.
but the judge declared that the case
must 90 on. The trial was resumed.
Holmes conducting his own defense.
Holmes continued questioning the
jurors as they came up. His wcxsls,
which embraced the usual technical
questions, were well chosen. He listened
10 District Attorney Grahams formal
inquiries with the keenest interest, nm
almost impercepsible flush relieving the
pallor OF his cheek Besides the usual
questiousnst TO whether or not the Jurors
had formed any opinion as to the guilt
or innocence of the prisoner and the en-
tertainment of conscientious scruples
against capital punishment, Holmes
also asked:
Have you visited the dime museum
at Ninth and Arch streefs2r
The reason for this question was the
fnct that there has been ON exhibition
in the museum for some weeks wax
counterpart of Holmes, "the multi
murderer" as he is there called, to-
gether with models OF the lrvington
| (Ind.) house and the Chicago castle
All who had seen these were peremp-
torily challenged by Holmes.
The work OF securing a jury was com.
pleted at LAS o'clock and then recess
was taken until three o'clock.
IL was 3:l0 o'clock when the trinl was
resumed, and nearly all of the session
which continued until 1855 o'clock, waz
taken up 10y District Attorney Graham
In outlining the case TO the jury. The
opening address OF the district attorney
was forcihle throughout. but his de
nunciations OF Holmes. which at times
were particularly severe. had no out
ward effect upon the accused. Holmes
composure was wonderful. and during
the narrative he busted himself in TAX
Ing copious notes OF the prosecuting Of
ficcr's address.
Holmes LAWYERS Resume.
Philadelphia, Oct. 30.--The prosecu
tion Tuesday began It's case by calIinf
witnesses 60 prove the identity of Pitze
md the manner OF his death. Holmes
showed much skill in his cross-exam
nation of the states witnesses. Bu
when court rcconvcncd I'm the evening
Holmes stated 10 the court that OWN,
TO the criticism lcvelcd at his counse
for withdrawing he asked them TO re
sumo charge Of his case. After an eN
PLANTATION 20 Judge Arnold. hcpermlt
ted Mcssrs. Shoemaker and Rolnn Z
take up the case again.
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