Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-06-21

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What difference does that maker"
demanded the policeman.
Quite a little." replied the Judge
quietly. THE barrel of the revolver
was bright-shining steel. From the
moment that Howard Jeffries' eyes
rested on the shining steel barrel of
that revolver he was no longer con.
scious personality. AS he himself said
to his wife: They said did it-and
knew didn't, but after l looked at
that shining pistol don't know what
said or did-everything became
blur and blank Now, may tell
you. captain. that this condition fits
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 in his own con-
seriousness. but those that were in
yours Is that the scientific fact, doc.
tor?"
YES" replied DR.. Bernstein, 1.-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. Maloney?"
| Sergt Maloney chuckled.
ITS new one, eh?"
mo. captain-its a very old one."
interrupted the lawyer sternly. but
it's new to us. We're barely on the
threshold of the discovery. 1t GER
tainly explains these other cases.
doesn't it?"
81 don't know that 1t 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 &C.
knowledge 1t or not, can prove that
you obtained these confessions by
means of hypnotic suggestion, and
that is greater crime against society
than any the state Furnishes or pays
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. Indifferently he said:
Il guess the boys up at Albany can
deal with that question"
THE boys up at Albany" retorted
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 to produce the
woman who called. on Underwood the
night of the murder--that was what ]
came here for-not to hear my meth.
DDS ,criticised-where is she?"
"One thing at a time." replied the
Judge. First, l wanted to show you
that we know Howard Jeffries' con.
fession is untrue. Now we'll 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 It
herself. Some one did II, that's sure!"
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes. some one did it," retorted the
Judge; I'VE agree there!" To the
servant he said: ASK Mrs. Jeffries,
Jr., to come here"
The servant left the room and the
captain turned to the judge with a
laugh:
rs she the one? Ha! ha!-that's
easy
The Judge nodded
"She has promised to produce the
missing witness tonight"
''She has. eh?" exclaimed the cap
tain.
| Rising quickly from his chair, he
crossed the room and talked In an
undertone with his sergeant. This
new turn in the case seemed to inter-
est him. Meantime Mr.. Jeffries, who
had followed every phase of the ques.
tioning with close attention, left his
seat and went over to Judge Brewster.
rs 1t possible" he exclaimed, "is it
possible that Underwood shot him.
self? never dreamed of doubling
Towards confession!" More cordially
he went on: Brewster, II this is
true. owe you a debt of gratitude
you've done splendid work-I-rm
afraid I've been just trifle obstinate"
Just trifle." said the judge dryly.
Sergeant Maloney took his hat.
Hurry up!" said the captain, you
can telephone from the corner drug
store"
"All right, cap
DIR. Bernstein also rose to depart.
II must go. Mr.. Brewster; l have
an appointment at the hospital"
The Judge grasped his hand warmly.
Thank you, doctor!" he exclaimed;
81 don't know what should have
done without you
Thank you. sir!" chimed in the
banker; Il am greatly Indebted to
YOU
Don't mention it." replied the
psychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker i'm.
patiently took out his watch.
Its getting late!" he exclaimed;
where is this girl. have no faith
in her promises!"
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