The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-16
JUST WANTS
TO MURDER"
Louis DeIzeIi Himself Gives
Necessary Evidence
TO SHOW HIM INSANE
Clears Up Mystery of Ills
four Days Absence.
TO SHOW HIM INSANE

O fit subject Tor the state asylum for the
insane. The young man himself save lhl
evidence which was the most inerLmlaat-
ing. lie said that he had an uaoontroil-
able desire to kiH at certain times. lie
explained ali his actions IN a very indea-
rite way One of the queer features OF
LIS testimony was that in no way <iid he
atrempt TO use cunning or prevent his
gcing TO the asylum
The probate cour1 room was crowded
when the trial began ak clock II is
seldom that greater number OF inter
ested listeners and spectators gather ia
this room. They stayed TIE entire hearing
cut 81 lasted all afternoon
Louis Delzel is very queer person. even
more queer than just the insane man. lie
Is a big fellow. weighing l50 ponds He
IS not a man, though 3 years old, ana
yet not an overgrown be-. His face is
covered with - heavy. snort beard ana
mustache His eyes are natural, devoid
O. the wild stare often seen in the de-
mentod PERSONS eyes. He is OF powerful
build, but on closer examination Of him,
d shr.veled left hand is seen lie IS par
aIyzed on the left SIDE.
1t developed iIrthe trial that for years
the family has lived in fear Of this great
fellow. He made direct tcroats from zine
te time, and often attempted TO carry
them out, but the family hoped against
hore that If they would keep him al home
while longer he would get an right IN
stead Of gettins better he became more
vicious and at last the father swore out q
complaint for insanity against his son.
The prosecutirg attorney az the trial
yesterday afternoon was Earl Blake lie
called the father X. II. Delzcu, TO the
stand.
After the preliminary questions as to
name and residence, the prosecuting at
torney asked.
Mr. Delzen. this boy Is your son. is he
not27
yes. sir"
How old is he. and where was he
bcrn?"
He is % years old and was born in
Illinois.
How long has he been in WIeh.ta?"
about seven years. I think.
lis his mother living?
NO"
Have you sons besides him and daugh-
ters?''
Yes"
What signs of insanity has your son
shown, AIr Dclzollc
HE is very dangerous to MS ALL lie
has threatened to knl his brothers and
sisters and has made attacks unon me.
These attacks were periodical. take
g. How often would HI have these mad
speils?'
Frequently"
''When did he attack you?'
Last Monday morning. He made for
me, and believe would have killed me
e had not fought MIN or"
Did he have any woapon?
None other than his Hst. but that was
enough. for ne is as strong as an Ok in
one arm.
Us there anything done to agsravate
him and make him quarrelsome? When
does he have these spelis2
Il viii answer the hrs- question. There
IS nothing that we know of 10 make him
mad. for we are very careful not to 90
anything that VIII upset him. However.
& is noticeable that he always has these
SPELLS before he has a it-'
What do you mean by his having a
ht?r~
An epueptic fit
How long has he had those fts?"
For long while. and he has had this
trouble ever since he was a baby.
sir. Delzen. has he ever been confined
at an asylum?"
NO. he never has. We have always
Kept him at home. hoping that ne would
turn cut all right"
Have you kept him locked UP as
prisoner az any tine2'
NO. sir
AS he grows older. does he seem to get
any better2'
lie does not II anything. il seems TO
me that he is getting worse End worse.
and more dangerous all the time.
Louis Defzeu was next called to the
stand. and after fully understanding
what was wanted Of him. he seemed to
b very frank and unreservcj in what ha
said He sat slightly forward on his
chair and feced the Qucstoner when be-
ing addressed.
What is your name2- was the first
question asked him.
Louis Delzel.
where do YOU live"
with my father
con what street 60 you i've
AT rs Hinton avenue. over there,'
and DE pointed east
do you remember of threatening tn
Kill your father and sisters and broth.
ers2"
Yes"
'Why did You want TO kin them
81 don't know
did you want 10 KIN them
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