The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-29


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 l did it-and
knew l didn't, but after l looked at
that shining pistol | don't know what
said or did-everything became
blur and a 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?"
EYES," replied DIR. 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, Maloney?"
Sergt. Maloney chuckled.
TITS a new one, eh?"
mo, captain-it's 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 it does" object
ed the captain, shaking his head. 81
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 it 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:
81 guess the boys up at Albany can
deal with that question"
1.-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?"
Zone thing at time" replied the
Judge. First, 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 it, that's sure!"
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Eyes, 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!-thats
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.
is it possible" he exclaimed, lis it
possible that Underwood shot him
self? / never dreamed of doubling
Towards confession!" More cordially
he went on: Brewster, if this is.
true, I owe you debt Of gratitude
you've done splendid work-I-Im
afraid I've been just a trifle obstinate"
Just a trif1e," 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
DR.. Bernstein also rose to depart.
81 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; ST am greatly indebted to
YOU"
Don't mention it" replied ths
psychologist almost ironically
He went out and the banker i'm
patiently took out his watch.
TITS getting late!" he exclaimed;
where is this girl. have no faith
in her promises!"
AS he spoke the library door opened