The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-24

faires of the italian embassy. who had
with him the Italian vice consul IN
New York, Gustavo Di Rosa.
1t was expected that opposition to
Charlton's extradition would largely
hinge on the young mans physical and
mental condition. "A consumptive
whose actions point to unsound mind" !"
was the way the prisoner was charac-
terized by his father
Proof of such condition of affairs.
it was thought in some quarters, might
influence the italian government to
forego an extradition demand and was
considered in any event to weigh heav-
lily with the action to be taken on any
such demand by the Washington au-
thorities.
Friends and relatives of Charlton re-
iterated today their conviction that
while many circumstances of the crime
pointed to irrationality on the young
mans part his actions after the COM
mitment of the murder, partly in his
flight to this country and his attitude
on his arrival, offered what they con-
sidered conclusive proof of his mental
unsoundness.
Lest Charlton might make an at
tempt on his own life, close guard
was kept on him last night. Charl-
toms slumbers, however. were unin-
hardly turning on his cot after the
comparatively early hour when sleep
claimed him.
Reads Story of His Crime.
Whatever nervousness Charlton
might have felt over the ordeal of his
arraignment did not affect his early
routine of preparation for the day.
Immediately after rising he took an
other bath under the big dish pan
that had been punched full of holes,
hung from the ceiling of his cell and
fitted out with hose attachment. He
emerged refreshed and cheerful ap-
pearing and with a hearty appetite for
his breakfast of eggs, coffee, rolls and
cereal.
Then Charlton sent out for all the
papers and read with evident eager
ness every story of his own crime that
he could get hold Of He was occu-
pied thus until we'll along toward time
for the convening of court.
Meantime a big crowd gathered out
side the city hall, where police head
quarters, jail and court room are
grouped together in a convenient jun
BILE A policeman at the door of the
building kept the throngs back.
An indication of the likely procedure
was given by r. Floyd Clark, Charl-
toms counsel, who said that in the
event the Italian government moves
for an extradition. it will be two weeks
before the papers can reach this coun-
try In the meantime. Mr.. Clark said,
an inquiry will be made into Charlton's
sanity.
AIienist Gets Busy.
Police Surgeon William J. Arlitz of
Hoboken made an examination of
Charlton this morning in the Jail, after
which he made the following state
ment:
ct see signs of insanity, but I do
not care to discuss it any further. L
have been engaged by Judge Charlton
to act as one of the a.lienists in behalf
of the defense. 1 examined young
Charlton last night and again this
morning"
When one of the police officers hand
ed Charlton a newspaper which print
ed his picture this morning, the officer
remarked: =
you're in pretty tight place, boy"
Charlton languidly accepted the pa
per and remarked with an easy air:
"Oh, it might be worse. I am not
worrying"
Gustavo Di Rosa, italian consul at
New York, preliminary to the exam
ination of Charlton in court, held a
long conference with Chief of Police
Hayes. Charlton's examination was
delayed by the late arrival of ex-State
Senator Edwards of counsel for the
young man. The dingy little room in
Hoboken, where Charlton was ar
raigned, was packed to suffocation.
Mr.. Edwards arrived shortly after 10
o'clock and at once got into conference
with Chief Hayes.
When the doors of the court room
opened only Consul Di Rosa, Mr. Ed
wards, Prosecutor Garven and the
chief of police entered and walked up
to the judges bench. Charlton was not
with them.
Mr. Edwards, addressing Recorder
McGovern, said he had just been call
ed into the case and had not yet had
time to make himself acquainted with
it's intricacies. He thought an adjourn
rrent would be agreeable to all concern
ed and asked the court to carry the case
over few days.
Prosecutor Garven offered no objec-
ton and the court ordered the case ad
journed until next Tuesday at 10
o'clock.
The question of what disposition
shall be made of Charlton was discuss
ed at some length and it was decided
to commit him to the county Jail in
Jersey City. Charlton was brought
Into the headquarters office where,
meanwhile, Captain Scott, accompanied
by his legal adviser. Mr.. Fuchs of
New York, had appeared.
United States Commissioner Russ, it
was said. was expected to join the
conference in the chiefs office. Just
what the appearance of the represen-
tative of federal authority in the case
Eortended did not develop.