New-York tribune., 1901-09-25

living in Cleveland whose name I don't recall
Mr.. Titus then again took the witness in hand.
What were his actions while you were question
ing him?" he asked.
He answered all questions positively and d.
rectly,' replied Mr.. Quacken BUSH
Did he appear TO be in any mental excitement p"
He did not impress me-"
He seemed TO cool and not excited or dis
turbed?"
He seemed to be disturbed but not mentally
was the reply. He seemed be suffering some
pain and constantly applied a handkerchief to
the side Of his face where he struck and
complained that his eyes hurt him He had no
visible marks his face"
What became of the pistol. Do you know
Il have it here 'interposed the District Attor-
ney, as he showed pasteboard box. but 1t
not offered as evidence at that time.
Witness said: THE last time l saw it was at
the time Of the struggle"
Did the defendant this time appear excfted?'
Not at all"
Was he upbraided by anybody there?"
Not by anybody"
Who asked the questions of him?"
Il did, myself and all the other officers He
told US about his place of birth, his bringing up
at Alpena and his movements from the time he
got to Cleveland and went to work the wire
mill, his fathers farm, etc. 1t all told l., a
conversational way
Did he hesitate about answering questions st
alp"
He did at first. He answered with deliberation
but never refused to answer a question.
He seemed to take a lively interest in what
was going on" continued Mr.. Quackenbush. IT
asked him TO make brief statement for publica-
ton, and he out the following:
" I killed President Mckinley because I done
my duty. 1 dent believe should have
so much service and another should have
none
a statement Of two hours duration. AT times he
volunteered information and beyond a re-
sponsive answer
After a whispered conference between Judge
Lewis and Judge Titus the latter asked several
questions regarding what Czolgosz said about his
early life. Mr.. Quackenbush replied that the pris-
had said that he attended school in Alpena
Mich. His mother died. and his father remarked.
They moved to Warrensvie, near Cleveland He
did not like his stepmother and left home Czol-
gosz had worked In wire works and had saved
S4o9 800 Of which he gave his father. The rest
supported him until his arrival in Buffalo
WAS the defendant absolutely willing to answer
any questionsr' asked Judge Titus.
Yes
About his crime, also?"
Yes, he was perfectly free in all his replies"
District Attorney Penney then asked Mr. Quack-
enbush if the prisoner had said he was alone
in this crime
Yes: he said he had acted entirely alone, planned
the crime. carried it alone and was willing to
take the responsibility" was the reply
Did the prisoner the word anarchy'?'
lie cid not use that word. but the district at
torney used 1t several times in putting questions
Czolgosz said he believed every king emperor
president or head of government to be a tyrant and
should be put out of the way
THE FATAL HANDKERCHIEF PRODUCED.
Secret Service officer Albert L. Gallaher was then
called. He was in the Temple of Music at the time
OF the shooting. standing feet from the Presi-
dent and his right
Tell US what you saw" said District Attorney
Penney.
My duty to keep the crowd moving. The
reception had been going only few minutes,
when 1 heard two shots fired. A man standing
near the President had something white in his
hand. 1 sprang forward. L heard Foster say, Get
the gun, Mr. Gallaherr I grabbed the gun and
handkerchief. Some grabbed the revolver from
me, but 1 held to the handkerchief"
Have you got 1t now?"
yes"
Let US see it, said the District Attorney.
Detective Gallaher then produced powder black
ened and partly burned handkerchief about ten
inches square. 1t shown to the jury, and ap-
peared 5 evidence
Some one grabbed me by the throat" continued
Mr.. GaIlaher. After this fight I found that the
gun in possession of one of the artillerymen.
advised that the blood be removed from the prison
ers face before he was taken from the building.
which done"
Cross-examined by Judge Lewis. Detective Gala
her was asked questions about the handker-
chief.
do you think It is lady's handkerchefT
mo, it is a gentleman's,' was the answer
George A Foster, of Washington another Secret
Service officer, then took the stand.
Foster described his position in the line as op-
posite that of the prisoner and said he was
scrutinizng the people as they passed He said
the prisoner looked him straight in the face as he
passed. and the next instant he the prisoners s
hands go together, If capping. and two shots
were fired. Witness Immediately grappled with
him LAS the man lay the floor he looked
backward as If to see what effect his bullets had
had" said witness, 'and this made me so MAD
that / smashed him right on the Jaw
Continuing Foster testified that he saw a dark
man about ten feet IN front of the defendant. and
not liking his looks he pushed him along toward
Detective Gallagher. Judge Titus then cross-ex-
amined the witness, and asked: did you see the
colored man who has been spoken Off?
Yes 1 think he was some distance ahead of
the defendant not behind him I did not see any
colored man in the fracas that followed at all"
did you see any little girl ahead Of the de-
fendant?'
..I saw a little girl but cannot tell just where
she was"
LAS the man passed you. you did not see his
right hand?'
''No they were SO close together that could
see no ones right hand. 1 depended the other
guards to do that"
PRIVATE o'BRIENs STORY.
Francis P. o'Bren, private in the 1Sd United
States Coast Artillery, next called He was
detailed guard the President at the Temple or
Music and standing the right of the Pres-
dent when the shooting occurred. His story fol-
lows:
when 1 heard the report l was looking at the
President and the man. jumped at this de
fendanr ! saw the smoke coming from his hand.
knocked him against some one don't know
who. I got the revolver and gave 1t up to my
epdin officer. CAPTAIN WiSSner.
Did you mark ft?" asked Mr.. Penney.
'I put my initials on it"