The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-30

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was brfght-shining steel. From tn
moment that Howard Jerries' eye
rested on the shining steel barrel o
tnat revolver he was no longer con
sclous personality. AS he himself sait
70 his wife: They said did it--and
knew didn't. but after | looked a
mat shining pistol don't know wha
said or did-everything became
blur and blank. Now, I may tel
you. captain. that this condition fit,
IN every detail the clinical experiences
OF nerve specialists and the medica
experiences OF the psycholpg,sts. Att
or nve hours constant cross-question
ng while In semi-dazed condition
yop impressed on him your own idea,
you extracted from him not the
thoughts that were In his own con
sciousness, but those that were IL
yours. Is that the scientific fact, doc
tori"
Yes" replied DR.. Bernstein. "ths
optical captivation of Howard JET
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 chuckled.
ITS a new one, eh?"
NO, captain-it's very old one .
interrupted the lawyer sternly, "but
It's new to us. We're barely on the
threshold of the discovery. II Ger.
tainly explains these other cases
doesn't it?"
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,
ne said slowly and deliberately:
Capt. Clinton, whether Won nc.
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 pays
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
MS 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
VIII be dealt with at Washington"
The captain yawned.
i 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 4
came here for-not to hear nv meth.
DDS criucised-where is she?"
One thing at time" replied the
Judge. First. l wanted to show Won
that we know Howard Jeffries' con.
Iession is untrue. Now wen take nm
he other question" Striking a bell
On his desk, he added: This woman
can prove that Robert Underwood
suicide"
"She can. chr" exclaimed the can
'ain sarcastically. Maybe she did n
herself. Some one did 1t, that's surel"
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes. some one did I'll" retorted the
Judge; I'VE agree therel" To the
Ieryant he said: ASK Mrs. Jeffries,
r.. to come here"
The servant left the room and ths
'aptain turned to the Judge with q
augh:
rs she the one? Hal ha!-that.s
asy-"
The judge nodded.
She has promised to produce the
Kissing witness tonight"
she has. chr" exclaimed the can.
ain.
Rising quickly from his chair. he
rossed the room and talked In an
ndertone with his sergeant This
ew turn In the case seemed To inter.
st him. Meantime Mr.. Jeffries. who
ad followed every phase OF the ones.
onins with close attention. left his
sat and went over to Judge Brewster
is It possible" he exclaimed. SIS II
ossible that Underwood shot him.
alff never dreamed of doubtine
oward's confessionl" More cord,allv {
went on; Brewster, II this is
ne. owe you debt OF gratitude {
ou've done splendid work-I-rm
raid I've been just a trihe obstinate I
Just trifie," said the Judge d~yly.
Sergeant Maloney took his hat
Hurry upi" said the captain. .vou &
In telephone from the corner druo d
ore"
AN right. cap" II
DR.. Bernstein also rose to depart 7
Il must go. Mr.. Brewster; | have
appointment at the hospital" ?
The Judge grasped his hand warmly n
Thank you. doctorl" he exclaimed. .
don't know what / should have
me without you" c
Thank you, siri" chimed I'm the %
mixer; Il am greatly Indebted to
"a" 4
Don't mention It." replied the
ychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker i'm.
tiently took out his watch. q
ITS getting latel" he exclaimed: /
here is this girl. / have no faith
her promisesi" L
As he spoke the library door opened
d Annie appeared. ID
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