The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-24


experiences of the psychologists. Aft
er FIVE hours constant cross-queStion-
ing while in a semi-dazed CONDITION,
you impressed on him your own iGeas
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 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, Maloney?"
Sergt. Maloney chuckled
IT'S 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. Il
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 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
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, wanted to show you
, that We know Howard Jeffries con
fession is untrue Now We'll take III
the other question" Striking a bel
3 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 i
herself. Some one did it, that's sure!
, The library door opened and thu
butler entered
: Yes, some one did it," retorted tn
e Judge: we agree there" To tn
servant he said: ASK Mrs Jeffries
Jr.. to come here"
t The servant left the room and tn
captain turned to the judge with
; laugh:
rs she the one? Ha! ha!-that'
g easy"
The judge nodded
y She has promised to produce tn
S missing witness tonight"
She has. eh?" exclaimed the cal
tain.
l. Rising quickly from his chair, h
L crossed the room and talked in a
70 Undertone with his sergeant. Thi
- new turn in the case seemed to int
% est him. Meantime Mr.. Jeffries, VIII
G had followed every phase of the que
IL tioning with close attention, left h
seat and went over to Judge Brewste
3 rs it possible" he exclaimed. lis
possible that Underwood shot hin
III self? l never dreamed of doubtin
Towards confession!" More cordial
u he went on: Brewster, If this
~ true, owe you a debt of gratitude
Is you've done splendid work-I-TI
afraid I've been just a trif1e obstinate
- Just trife." said the judge dryl
~ Sergeant Maloney took his hat.
Hurry up." said the captain, "yc
p can telephone from the corner drt
~ store"
"All right, cap"
a. DR.. Bernstein also rose to depart
Il must go, Mr.. Brewster; ha1
ne an appointment at the hospital"
: The judge grasped his hand warml
Thank you, doctor!" he exclaime'
MT Il don't know what l should ha'
ge done without you"
Thank you. sir!" chimed in Il
'e- banker; Il am greatly indebted
you"
be Don't mention it," replied Il
psychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker Il
:? patiently took out his watch.
IT'S getting late!" he exclaime'
Sc where is this girl. l have no tai
er in her promises!"
he AS he spoke the library door OPEN
es and Annie appeared.
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