The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-30
g(lI, MES BACKS DOWN.
10 Conducts the Trial One Day
for Himself.
rurs RECALLS HIS ATTORNEYS.
No Il playing for sympathy With Con-
,unsnate skili-shrewd In His
Cross-Examinatlon.

snzs over the American continent, for
vIth each successive day comes something
all more strange and unexpected. Yes
to-day be dismissed MS counsel and began
: ~ his Own case because the court re-
used TO grant the plea made by them for
aeonsinuation. They left the court IN spite
II Judge Arnolds threats to 0isbar them
.pd kept away. Tonight, after fighting
.sagte-handed against the tremendous ma
ehnery OF the commonwealth and the ap-
ssrentiy overwhelming evidence which
las been forged around him, he threw I'D
hss hands and sent for his lawyers, Shoe
ssker and Rotan. Then he told the court
zaas be had done. and consent 70 their
fonfinalng with the defense was given.
there was an impression that this was but
ssother part Of the Dy-play following
holmes personal failure to catch the SYM
sathy OF the court and jury by making
siaself out a much-wronged man, forced
10 fight alone what would be his last bat
tie despite his ignorance of the techni-
ealsties OF the law and his alleged physical
ishrmity.
The important work OF the trial-the
taxing of testimony-was begun this
Morning at 10, and. with the exception OF
wief intermissions at lunch and supper
time, was continued until nearly s o'clock
fought. IL had been the intention OF the
court 10 sit until TO- but the absence OF a
witness hindered this, and an adjournment
vas taken. The star witnesses OF the trial
Mrs. Pitzel, Detective oeyer, Agent
Perry, of tho swindled insurance company,
and the arch-criminal himself-remain TO
b heard, and also nearly two score OF
others. District Attorney Graham re-
marked today that there was likelihood
Of the trial outrival!ng the Durrant case
In point OF time. bu: that If night sessions
were held regularly II might be concluded
within month or less. HoIG.es made a
plea this evening, asking the court to hold
but two sessions a dag. In pleading ne
said his health was such that be felt un-
able TO continue his tedious examinations
u the witnesses, and beside ne was sub
jseted to sick headaches. Judge Arnold
Insisted however, on holding an extra
session tonight at least. and said that to-
morrow could be attended 10 when IL came.
During the supper recess, which follow
81 this incident. Holmes said that prep
arstion Of his case in his cell last night
had kept him up until O'Clock in the
mornlrg, and he was reused from bed two
hours later. In addition 10 this he had
rot eaten anything from last night until l
oeloek this afternoon. IL was after max
lEg this statement that he sent for his
attorneys Up to that time there had been
general impression that human nature
could not stand the terrible ordeal which
sisted In going on with his own case there
would be a breakdown before long. All
lay, as he sat In the dock. the eyes of the
man he is charged with numbering gazed
Of him from large crayon portrait placed
upright on the district attorneys desk, in
full view of the entire court. Next TO this
vas an equally large-sized picture or the
daughter Alice. whose death h. also laid
on his shoulders. but he did not seem 20
be Affected. His stolid demeanor never de-
srted him for an instant
The announcement that the taking OF
evidence would be begun today drew
still larger crowd 10 the city hall. but the
sdmirable police arrangements kept every
body out except the attorneys and those
Interested in the case. The days proceed
ings were begun by District Attorney Gra-
ham, who arose and said to the court: II
desire TO say TO the court. I'm view of what
was said last night before the adjourn
mcnt of court that the lady known as
Miss Yorke and Mrs. Howard was sent
for. saw the prisoner. and had ample OPP
portunity for an Interview with him.
This is the woman concerning whom there
was a warm passage at arms last evening
between Mr.. Graham and Holmes. the
latter declaring that the woman was his
wife. and that Mr.. Graham had done all
IN his power TO separate them. When Mr..
Graham had concluded Holmes said that
he had only a three minute interview with
the woman. and asked that II he renewed
during the noon recess. Ills request was
granted
Jeanette Pitzei. "Dessa.'' the daughter
Of the dead man. was the first witness call
ed She Is n slender. pale girl Of about II
years She was called merely 20 identify
several large crayons OF her father. which
she did
Eugene Smith. who found Pitzers body
IN the Caiowhiil street house. then told a
detailed story Of his discovery, which has
been already fully published. The witness
vas present when the corpse OF Pifxei was
exhnTned from the potter's field. and was
thgre FIRST introduced TO Holmes. Lawyer
Howe OF 81. Louis. Alice fitzel. the young
daughter. and the Insurance officers were
there The body was recognized by the
Witness as Pitzers Holmes offered $50 20
have the corpse cremated, ard asked
Howe about II. The lawyer answered that
the widow would first have 10 be consult
Cd Holmes told tho insurance peopl" OK
the marks OF Identification. and after the
body had been dug up he pulled ont a
lance and cut a wart and other marks
from the corpse.
Holmes in cross-examlnstion asked a
namher Of immaterial questions. out show
ei much legal skill in them. lie present
81 strange picture. standing IN me dock
With MS pencil leveled AZ the witness. try
iag 20 confuse him. Holmes subjected
Saith q n long 9ni searching cross-eN-
animation. dwelling upon every point OF
ne testimony aaduced ~ the common
wesith rat the witness was mistaken.
Eventually. becoming eXaspersted IN con-
seqaence ~ an immateri8l word from Mr..
6raham. Holmes exclaimed. Il Cbtec! -
ne hloo3thlrsty manner IN which the =
triet attorney ana this witness are trying
- d.. - a la
ne potter's field and mutilated The dead
eo2y q my friend You are drawing
TIE Inference Yourself" sad Mr.. Graham
bT. William J Scott was called. and az
tAs tunctufe Holmes renewed his plea 20
save al the witnesses excerpt the one an
De stand eNc'u3sd from the room. AIR.
1gaham objected 10 this. and Holmes,
N1hous change ~ expression. uat with
.aaaite sarcasm. sai3. - would Ike -
aHaW whether you. Mr. Graham, or the
aon9yaele court Is 20 make the rulings
q th.s ease I hsve been anxious 90 know
SOS since jht trial Aeg8u" Judge Arnold
sgnt1 tAe District attorney, and Holmes
asset thaf he he granted an exc pton 20
e ruling Holmes compromised - ask
s& laat iht "a u,ssss connected with the
a'ster az BENJAMIN r. PItzel be SNclad-
" Fa1s Nas gran.e3 Atn3. 8u3 as Holmes
.@A1 oat the names of these witnesses
10y ieIi ihe room. Not having fun list
ne witnesses. however. he WAS susp--
ss Tat al hls NOT ieft. snd iu spite
ne ttstr.c. attorneys prateSta ions ke
$50 the mR''cr earnestly. addressing
1seE principally 70 The court. and tg
At1g Ar. Graham II pish 7 could get
prisoner 90 understand" dnaly re-
I've NJ Graham. "eNat SOMEBODY In
Ease Is acting @.-rsstv''
. e eS1ufira.trr re Or Scatt was shau.
Resumed Nhe1 lae distrlc: attorney
ar s8it % the ca-rt. ''lu view o.