New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
JONES ADMITS HE LIED.
BIT CONTENDS THAT HIS MAIN STORY
rs TRUE. AND STICKS TO 1T.

ant session
trsa. of Albert T. Patrick. accused of the murder
If w NJ Rice, yesterday was taken UP with
the cross-cxamination of Charles f. Jones AS
on Wednesday, Mr.. Moore, of Patrick's counsel
continued TO bring out discrepancies in the testi-
rnony given by Jones in the present trial, COM
pared with the testimony given by the witness
in his previous confessions and examinations
before a magistrate. The lawyer and the Wit
ness fenced all day. Jones declaring that MS
testimony the trial was true. and admitting
that he lied in his other examinations Several
times IT was apparent that Jones had lodged
cieverly an attempt TO have him contradict his
testimony on the trial. Once the lawyer re-
fe-red 20 an affidavit of Mr.. Rice. swearing off
taxes IN Texas, and asked:
Did not Patrick speak of that in the presence
Of Mr.. Rice?"
whats that?" asked Jones. while litter of
laughter went through the court. Counsel re-
peated the question. and the witness replied in
the negative.
Jones told Of visits Patrick made TO him in
the Presbyterian Hospital, and then counsel
went on 10 the contradictory statement Jones
had made to Mr.. Osborne. Jones frankly admit
ted that he lied constantly and persistently.
o.-But your main story was true. and you are
Q.-Your object being TO protect yourself You
e SION n that t the truth would help YOU? ANo But
the fact has been impressed upon M very forci-
Assistant District Attorney Osborne made a
long argument in objecting to the questions
asked by Mr.. Moore in. cross-examination. Re
corder Golf overruled the objection. Mr.. Os
borne continued TO object, but the Recorder
stopped him.
'I desire to give the defendant" he ruled,
.'every possible chance. If there is any doubt
in my mind 1 shall stretch the law far
possible in favor Of the defendant The witness
will answer the question"
Mr.. Moore read to the jury the complaint
sNorn to by JONES' upon which Patrick
arrested, accusing Patrick Of administering
large quantities of4mercury and other poisons
TO said William N. Rice from the effects of
which the said William NJ Rice did die"
You never cav Mr. Rice awake after he went
20 sleep Sunday at -" Mr.. Moore asked.
Net awake
Q.-You went out for a walk, you have told US?
A;-Tes. was away about forty minutes.
returned as he was when you left the apartment?
o.GThen. as far as you know. Mr. Rice may have
been dead when you returned? A-Well. thought
o.~As far as you know? Ale was lying
Mr.. Moore read from Jones's testimony before
Justice Jerome. There he replied to a like ques-
ton Of counsel: II just opened the door and
looked in. Mr.. Rice was lying quietly. He may
have been dead"
COUNSEL asked Jones 70 explain how he burned
THE sponge and chloroform and towel after he
killed Mr.. Rice.
II Pct g." Jones said, 'in the range and
threw a match after it It burned up quickly
There were papers in the range"
Did you not tell Justice Jerome put 1t in
the range, and II burned up like a fash'?'
Jones hesitated. and could not remember what
he had told Justice Jerome.
o-Have you ever said before at any public ex-
animation that there were papers in that range?
Q-Hsve you been informed since you appeared
before Justice Jerome that chloroform is not easily
Q.-But as a matter OF fact. you never did tell
any one about the paper in the range? Al think
did tell Mr. Osborne.
Mr.. Moore read the direct testimony of Jones
In which he said that the chloroform saturated
sponge and towel +blazed up like OIL"
o-why did you not testify about the paper?
o-You tell IT now and I certainly did not ask
you. Al thought you wanted to know.
Mr.. Moore spoke Of the removal of Mr. Rice's
body 10 the morgue and OF its return TO the
Madison-ave. apartments after the autopsy
Jones said Patrick and DR.. Curry were there
when II arrived.
o.--Did Dr.. Curry say to Patrick: IAN autopsy
has been performed on this body. For your own
protection you had better call some other doctor
sno nave snoLner autopsy and od Patrick reply
here. Al do not hear any Of that 1 have no
recollection Of such talk.
Mr.. Moore closed his cross-examination some
what abruptly at $50 p. m and a hurry call was
sent for Mr.. Osborne, who had gone to his office
for some papers.
Jones'" said the Assistant District Attorney
''will you give US all the conversation you had
with me in my Office before you made your final
statement to me?'
Il can't remember II ALL" replied Jones' st
remember you said I must tell the whole truth
that the story had already told was fictitious
and could not be corroborated. You said that
The truth is always consistent and always easy
of confederation
Don't you recollect anything elge?"
You showed me some letters and papers and
said that the date on the envelope contradicted
my story"
Mr.. Osborne tried TO recall certain Incidents
CT the interview 10 the recollection of the u,i+
ness. Mr.. Moore objected 10 his question as
leading as
Il am on trial here" the Assistant D,s+rio.
Attorney declared, dramatically. The accnsa
ton is made that supplied Jones with a story
couldn't eorroborate. wish TO show that the
Jones was allowed TO answer. He declared
that all that Mr.. Osborne had asked from him
the truth. W
Now. Jones'" asked Mr.. Osborne. was 8, No.
prior to January. 1901 that you first said that
you were the man who committed the rnurder9"
Yes. / told Mr.. House"
Mr.. Moore objected. and Mr. Osborne was s+u,
giving his reasons for believing the Question and
answer competent when the time for adfourr
rnent was reached.
The trial will go to-day.
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