New-York tribune., 1906-06-28

power of attorney may be transferred to his
counsel TO enable them to get the money. Black
Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge it is understood. have
not received their retainer yet. and want it be-
fore they go ahead with their case. F. C. Long
fellow, partner Of Frederick p. Delafeld; ex-
Judge Olcott and A. w. Bonynge were in con-
ference.
MRS G. L. CARNEGIE VISITS THAw.
Later in the afternoon Mrs. George Lauder
Carnegie, cousin OF Thaw. visited him. She
was accompanied by Mr.. Hartridge counsel from
Pittsburg. who had talked with Thaw early in
the day
The conference of counsel took some time
Afterward Mr. Olcott was asked whether he
would make the statement he had promised to
do early in the day. He said he had been con-
sidering the personal affairs Of Thaw rather than
the criminal aspect of the case and under the
circumstances could say nothing.
AS Mr. Olcott was explaining his refusal to
talk. Burr Mcintosh an intimate friend of Thaw
entered the Tombs. He demanded to see Thaw.
Warden Flynn asked Mr.. Olcott, and said:
Judge. there are many prisons who put them
selves down the lawyers counsel OF Thaw,
and who have been in to see the prisoner.
would like some instructions from you to
what to do in such cases"
Mr.. Olcott said
"As chief counsel in the case il is my desire
and wish that outside the immediate members
of the Thaw family. nobody shall see Mr. Thaw
except with my written consent This applies
even to the District Attorneys Office"
Mr.. Mcintosh was introduced to Mr.. Oleptt
and Warden Flynn, turning to Mr.. Olcott. said4
Here is case in point. Mr.. Mcintosh is IA
friend of Thaw. He has seen him several times
and wants to again this afternoon. Do you
give your consent?'
Mr. Olcott said:
''I would rather you came down to my Office
and talked the subject over with me first"
81 wish TO see Mr.. Thaw personally" persisted
Mr. Mcintosh
"All right" replied Mr.. Olcott. walking away
without giving his consent. Then he turned
back. and walking up to Mr.. Mcintosh said:
We'll I will tell you what I will do, Mr.. Nc
Intosh Mr.. Longfellow here is partner of
having an interview with Mr.. Thaw as long as
Mr.. Longfellow is present.
But I want TO see Mr. Thaw personally" |
again persisted Mr.. Mcintosh.
Judge OIcott walked away without answering |
and Mr. Mcintosh considerably annoyed, also |
left.
RIGHT TO KILL, DEFENCE WILL SAY. |
Counsel. both for the defence and prosecu-
pairing their case. When the alienists decided |
that Thaw was sane 1t was understood un-
questionable authority, a line of defence was de-
cided upon the axiom which custom has made |
recognizable, that may kill the man who |
has been the betrayer of his household.
II is understood that this line OF defence will
be taken up and that counsel are already making
strenuous efforts TO get every bit of evidence
possible. not 10 strengthen the character OF
Thaw. but to show the true character of White |
To Offset this defence the prosecution has al
ready begun hard campaign for evidence 1t
Is understood that District Attorney Jerome ap-
precdtes the Importance of the case and will |
re turn TO the city either Saturday or Monday
10 take personal charge, giving up his summer
vacation for indefinite time.
There was activity at the District Attorneys
office early i'll the day. Assistant District Attor-
hey Garvan and Acting District Attorney Mott
had a long conference. and it decided that
all possible witnesses available. not only of the
actual shooting. but OF the actions Of White and
rhaw prior to the tragedy. SHOULD be summoned
10 the District Attorneys Office and their testi-
mony heard. These witnesses will include wait
ers and other employees OF the Cafe Martin at |
which place both men dined on the evening OF
the murder; employees and others from the Hotel
Lorraine, where Thaw and his wife were stay
Ing, and many persons who were at the roof
garden on the night OF the tragedy The ex-
The District Attorneys Office is determined 70