CHAPTER XVIII. THE FIRST TRIAL.

Sylvester Critchlow Arraigned--Pinkertons on the Stand--The Prosecution Makes a Strong Showing--A Suspicious Carnegie Banquet--Attorneys Erwin and Argo to the Rescue--An Alibi for the Defense--John S. Robb Attacks Mr. Erwin--The "Northwestern Whirlwind's" Magnificent Oration--He Captures the Court and Confounds the Prosecution--"Not Guilty"--The Backbone of the Murder Charges Broken 241-260