The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-06-30

NAaN ohluAuk llSNOl 1 NOu KNOW what
said or did-everything became "A
blur and blank Now. | may tell
you. captain. that this condition fts
in every detail the clinical experiences
OF nerve specialists and the medical
experiences OF the psychologists Aft
er five hours constant cross-Question-
ing while in semi-dazed condition.
you impressed on him your own ideas
you extracted from him not the
thoughts that were I'm his own con.
sciousness. but those that were In
yours Is that the scientific fact. doc
tori"
Yes" replied Dr. Bernstein. the
optical captivation OF Howard JEFF
fries attention makes the whole case
complete and clear TO the physician"
Capt. Clinton laughed loudly.
Optical captivation is good" Turn.
Ing TO his sergeant he asked: What
do YOU think of that Maloney7"
Sergt Maloney chucklod.
IT'S new one. eh?"
mo. captain-its a very old one"
interrupted the lawyer stcrnly. but
It's new TO us. We're barely on tbs
threshold OF the discovery IL Ger.
tainly explains these other cases.
doesn't it?"
81 don't know that Il does" object.
ed the captain. shaking his head II
don't acknowledge"
Judge Brewster sat down Looking
the policeman squarely in the face.
he said slowly and deliberately:
Capt Clinton. whether you ac-
knowledge II or not. can prove that
you obtained. these confessions by
means of hypnotic suggestion. and
that Is n greater crime against society
than any the state Furnishes or pays
you 10 prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders lndifferenty he said.
Il guess the boys up at Albany can
deal with that question"
THE boys up at Albany" rotorted
the lawyer know as little about the
laws OF psychology as you do. This
will be dealt with at Washington"
The captain yawned.
Il didn't come here TO hear about
that-you were going 20 produce the
woman who called on Underwood the
night Of the murdcr-that was what !
came here fOr-not TO hear my meth.
DDS criticised-where is she?"
"One thing at time" replied tho
Judge. First, ! wanted TO show you
that we know Howard Jeffries' con.
fesslon is untrue Now wen take up
the other question" Striking a bell
on his desk. he added This woman
can prove that Robert Underwood
committed suicide"
She can. eh?" exclaimed the cap.
tain sarcastically. Maybe she did Il
herself Some one did II. that's sure!"
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes, some one did e." retortcd the
Judge; I'VE agree thcre!" TO tho
servant he said ASK Mrs Jenrles,
Jr., 90 come here"
The servant left the room and the
captain turned to the Judge with a
laugh:
rs she the one? Hal ha!-that,
easy
The Judge nodded
"She has promised 10 produce the
missing witness tonight"
"She has chr" exclaimed the cap.
tain.
Rising quickly from his chair. he
crossed the room and talked In an
undertOnc with his sergeant. This
new turn IN the case seemed 10 inter.
est him Meantime Mr. Jenrlcs, who
had followed every phase Of the qucs
tlOning with close attention. left his
seat and went over 20 Judge Brewster
rs II possible" he exclaimed. "ls II
possible that Underwood shot him.
self? never dreamed OF doubling
Howard confession" More cordially
he went on: Brewster. n this is
true. owe you debt Of gratitude
you've done splendid wDrk-l--Im
afraid I've been just trine obstinate"
Just a triae. said the Judge dryly.
Sergeant MalOnoy took his hat
Hurry up said the captain. you
can telephone from the corner drug
store"
All right cap"
Dr. Bernstein also rose 20 depart.
Il must go Mr. Brewster. have
an appointment at the hospital"
The Judge grasped his hand warmly.
Thank you, doctor!" be exclaimed:
Il don't know what ] should have
done without you"
Thank you. SIR chimed in the
banker; 81 am greatly indebted TO
you"
Don't mention IL" replied the
almost Ironically.
lie went out and the banker I'm.
patiently took out bis watch.
It's getting latei" be exclaimed: /.
where Is this girl / have no faith I
in her promises''
As be spoke the library door openeo /
and Annie appeared