The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-24

Dr. Mann. in reply to a question
concerning the chemical tests made upon
the bullets remaining in CzolEosz's re
volver by DR. Herbert NJ Hill the Uni
versity Of Buffalo chemist. said: The
tests have been completed and il is a fact
that no traces Of poison We're found upon
the bullets"
In the opening session OF the trial yes
terday a jury had been selected and the
testimony Of five important witnesses
taken. including three physicians. Dr.
Harvey R Gaylord. Dr. Herbert Nyuter
and Dr. Matthew u. Mann.
Demcnnor Of the Assassin.
During the proceedings CzoIgosz sat de
jectediy in his chair, apparently paying
but little heed 20 his surroundings. The
first sign of interest manifested by him
developed when Mr.. Fields Chief Eugi-
ueer Of the Fan-AmcriCau Exposition gx-
hibitcd and explained certain chart draw
ings representing the ground floor of the
Temple Of Music. the scene Of the TRACE
dy. This interest was. however. but mo-
mentary- Subsequently. the testimony Of
the physicians. which included SKIP
tions of the wounds and the conditions
discovered when the autopsy was per
formed. seemed to affect him.
When CZOIEosZ was led back 70 his cell
at the conclusion of DIT. Mann's testimony
he seemed very weak and tottercd visib-
" as he proceeded down the aisle. hand
cuif,d TO Detective Sergeants Gcary and
Solomon.
Weil-known physician. who is 4 stu
dent Of criminology. penology. and psy-
chology. said this morning: The appear
anCe and attitude Of CzOlEoSz amazed
me I ayrepf.I fn 500 u man Of ,-f1r.f~,r,-
appearance, with face OF the hardened
criminal type; instead I gazed upon a
pale-faced boyish fellow. not Unlocking.
and nothing in his couutenance Indicative
Of the criminal instinct. DisassoCiatinE
CzoiEOsz from the terrible crime. the
commission Of which ne acknowledges. 1
was able 10 note him impartially for a
moment as "A physioEnomist would. 1
saw that the face was weak. and 90 me
as he entered the court room ne looked
ineNprossihly sad. although calm and col
lectsd
Nothing could induce me to believe
that this young man planned and eXacut-
ed without assistance. the awful crime
for which he is being tried
4 feel certain that he is the tool Of
higher powers. u IS possible that a res
cue was planned and promised him. do
not believe lie aWoke to a full realization
Ct the enormity of his offence until yes
teriay.
one cannot compare him with Gut
teau; there was a criminal face. Nor Vet
with Wilkes Booth. for he was uudoubt-
edly insane II will be remembered that
The President regarded CzoIgosz with a
look Of great amaZCment. changing in
stanty 20 pity and cOmmiseration after
the firing Of the fatal shot. Who knows
but that the psychological moment the
wounded President took the measure OF
the man and OWNED the controlling hand
behind the machine If this IL not the
true aspect Of the case. Cz6Igosz is a psy-
geological puzzle
I thought the white object was a news
paper and that it might contain re-
voIver."
is this the man who fired the shots?''
asked Mr.. Penney. indicating Czolgosz.
Yes, sir" replied the witness.
Did you see any marines OF artillery
men there asked Justice Titus.
Yes. sir"
Did you see the prisoner walk up the
liner.
The witness replied in the negative
Mr.. Rice left the stand at 1929. and
James L. Quackenbush was sworn. MI
Quackenbush indicated his position on the
chart at the time Of the shooting
81 heard two shots fired, and looked to-
ward the President / saw him straight
en- up and saw the defendant standing
opposite him At the same time two
artillerymen jumped forward. Secret
Service Agent Gallagher lunged forward
also. At the same instant Secret Service
Agents Foster and Ireland started toward
she struggling men and all We're borne to
the floor. It seemed as IL the entire mass
went down in heap upon the defendant,
just outside the aisle CZOIgOsZ was then
struck by Mr.. Foster and fell 10 the floor
In the meantime the President had been
assisted by Mr.. Geary and Mr.. AIiIburn
The ambulance came from the Emergen-
Cy Hospital Of the exposition To the south
door Of the Temple. The President was
carried To it on a litter and taken To the
hospital"
Complying with the request Of AIr. Pen
ney, Mr. Qusckenbush indicated the rcla-
tive positions Of the principals in the trag-
edy upon the chart and photographs
What did the defendant say with refer
ence to his part in the crimc2'' asked
Mr.. Penney.
7 went with District Attorney Penney
TO police headquarters between and 10
O'clock We went 10 Mr. Bulls office
The prisoner was seated at table. There
were present Mr.. Gearv. Inspector Dono-
van, Mr.. Bull, Mr. storey. Mr.. Hagerty,
the District Attorney, assistant District
Attorney Hauer, and the assistant super
iHtendcnt Of police, .ir. Cusack.
Statements OF CzoIgosz.
The District Attorney had some papers
and spoke 70 Cz0lgosz CzoIEosz said he
had killed the President that he had done
his duty and was willing TO abide by the
consequence He told about how he used
the handkerchief and how he had fired
The shots He told how ne had gone 20
Niagara Falls ON the morning OF that day
with the intention Of shooting the Presi-
dent. but that hc could get no opportunity
and. accordingly. returned 10 Buffalo. lie
said that De went 20 the Temple Of Music
fully intending To kin the President He
said hc had been thinking about killing
tho President for three OF four days and
fully determined To Kill him the day be-
fore"
Did he say why he wished 10 Kill the
President asked MI Penney
Yes he did He said ne did not believe
in government and that ne thought the
President tyraut and should be removed
He said he hII been studying anarchy
for several years and that hc did not be
Ieve en- the marriage relations. He said
he had been influenced by the teachings
Of lcmra Goldman"
Did ne make these statements in reply
80 questions Of the district Attorney
asked Justice Titus. He did-at first"
said the witness