Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-01-26
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les.
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 a 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 l don't know what
l 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 a 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
tori"
yes" replied DR.. Bernstein, "the
optical captiyation 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.
IT'S a new one, eh?"
NO, 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 ito"
Il 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 a greater crime against society
than any the state Furnishes or paws
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. Indifferently he said:
I 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
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
OBS criticised-where is she?"
one thing at time" replied the
Judge. First, | wanted to show you
Tat We know Howard Jeffrfes' con-
fession is untrue. Now we'll take IN
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 can
tain sarcastically. Maybe she did IL
nerset. Some one did it, that's sure!"
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes some one did it," retorted the
Judge; we agree there!" To the
servant he said: ASK Mrs. Jeffries.
Jr, to come here"
Inc servant left the room and the
captain turned to the Judge with a
laugh
easy"
The judge nodded.
one mas promised to produce the
missing witness tonight"
She has, eh?" exclaimed the can.
tain. 'He cap
hisihg quickly from his chair he
crossed the room and talked in an
uhdertone with his sergeant This
new turn In the case seemed IN intor.
est MIN. Meantime Mr. Jeffries who
had followed every phase of tho omas
e win close attention, left his
seat ana went over to Judge Brewster
is II possible" he exclaimed ois u
possible that Underwood shot him.
seitE l never dreamed of doubtino
hoWards confession" More cordially
ne went on: Brewster, if this is
uue' owe you debt of gratitude
you've done splendid work-T-rm
AFRAID I've been just a trife obstinate "
Just trihe," said the judge dryly.
Sergeant Maloney took his hat
hurry up! said the captain. you
can telephone from the corne, drug
store" 'us
All right, cap"
Dr. Bernstein also rose to dela
= must go, Mr. Brewster; | have
an appointment at the hC spital"
Inc !udge grasped his hand warmly
fhank you, doctor" he exclaimed.
n don't know what | should bavs
3 one without you"
Thank you. sir!" chimss In aa