The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-05
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


New York. April TT fell to Albert r.
Patrick himself to read before courtroom
full OF Interested spectators to-day writ
ten statement made by Valet Jones, who
chloroformed and killed William Marsh
Rice. 1t was no hardship for Patrick. all
though he is accused OF the murder. He
read in a clear, resonant voice words he
knew Jones has since pronounced a
falsehood. 1t was the climax of an ordeal
OF hours OF cross-examina:ion for Jones to
hear the man he accused CT urging him to
murder his benefactor hurl back his words
of fasehood
Patrick was defiant. He smiled supercili-
ously. and even with n suggestion of a
sneer. as he emphasized those sections in
which Jones described having caught Pat
rick standing over Mr.. Rice in the very
act of murder. This reading was in keeping
with the demeanor OF Patrick in court
since the beginning OF the examination.
With his keen. cold little eyes he has
watched Jones constantly. ofttimes with the
lids half drawn over the pupils as if trying
TO read the mind of his accuser. the pallid-
faced Jones.
Through this remarkable demonstration
of Patrick's self-control. Jones sat with an
immobile countenance. If Patrick sought
to embarrass his former associate the labor
that he took upon himself was frutless, for
Jones seemed unconcerned.
Jones Resumes His Testimony.
On cross-examination Charles f. Jones
said that on the afternoon before he at
tempted to commit suicide he wrote some
letters
When he got better he destroyed them all.
He did not think they had been out of his
possession from the time they were writ
ten until he destroyed them. Jones said.
however. that he left the letters In his cell
when he was taken to the District AttOr-
ney's office.
what conversation took place between
you and Mr.. Battle when he called to see
you?' asked Mr.. Moore.
after Captain Baker had introduced me
to Mr.. Battle he went away. Mr.. Battle
then said he understood from Captain Bak-
er wanted him to represent me. Mr.. Bat
tie said he was willing to become my attor-
ney and would do the best for me-
''Mr Battle the witness continued.
asked me where l had the knife with
which 1 cut myself and where 1 got it.
told him.
when did Captain Baker call again?"
"To the best of my recollection, he re-
turned the same evening. accompanied by
Mr. Battle"
Meant to Deceive His Father.
Witness said Mr.. Battle called on him at
the hospital three times. On his second
visit. witness said, Mr.. Battle was accom-
near Houston. Tex.
Witness said he did not do any writing at
the time, but had a conversation with his
father about family affairs.
II felt badly" said Jones, "and my father
was very much distressed. l referred my
father to Mr.. Battle for anything regarding
the Rice case.
Ibid you expect him to tell your father
all in regard to the murder of your bene-
factor that you had told him."
Jones said that he had thought that was
the understanding.
Had you told Mr.. Battle the same story
about the murder as you told Mr.. Osbourne
on October esq., asked Mr. Moore.
Eyes, l had
''Then," said MIR. Moore. ION that evening
you were quite determined to deceive your
own father: you were willing that he should
be told lie?'
Witness did not reply.
Mr. Moore insisted that direct answer
be given, and Justice Jerome finally put the
question to the witness himself.
Were you willing to deceive your
father?"
81 was on that OCCASION" witness replied.
Lied to His Own Counsel.
"When you made your first statement to
Mr.. Osborne, did he not tell you that you
lied?
ITO the best Of my recollection. he said
that had made fictitious statement, and
that it could not be corroborated.'
Ibid not Mr.. Osborne say you would both
be punished If you did not tell the truth?'
II think not
Mr.. Moore next brought out the letters
which were written by Jones before he
tried to cut his throat. and which were left
in his cell when he was taken to Bellevue.
Witness said they were returned to him
there by a man he did not know. He could
not describe the man.
Jones said it was true that in the state
ment of his own case, which he had made
to his counsel, he had told a falsehood. in
! stating that Patrick had killed Rice.
You deceived even your own lawyer
asked Mr.. Moore.
Court Defends Prisoner.
At this point Justice Jerome interfered.
This witness is weak, wicked and un-
fortunate mai &c IS I. self-confessed muir
derer and deserves contempt. but l won't
allow you to insult him.
Lawyer Moore said:
Here is a solemn statement about a cold.
blooded murder. My client is directly con.
cerned and am not asking too much in de.
manding that it shall go on the record thai
It is falsehood."
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