Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-06-27
DECLARES THAw WAS INSANE.

front OF his place rhaw approached
him, although he knew him ouly
slightly. and exclaimed: Are YOU still
In love with my Wife, II you are TN
Eill you Mr.. Forgotson was amazed,
and then. seeing that Mr.. Thaw was
diSiraught replied that he had not
even the honor Of Mrs Thaw's ac-
quaintancc and had ne5er seen her.
II have known Mr.. Thaw since boy
hood and ] have noticed that I'm the
last few years he had been erratic In
his behavior. have not the slight
est doubt that he was insane when he
committed the deed. Mr. ThaW was
Jealous of his wife. He was On love
with her and she seemed "a be in love
with him Within the last few months
he seemed 10 be possessed will
mania that everybody was making love
90 her.
MY interview with Mr.. Thaw IN the
prison Of the West Thlrticth street
station was very brief J warned him
not to discuss his case until he had
seen 2 lawyer and consequently ala
not seek TO learn anything from him
concerning IT, His first question was
'How's Evelyn
MRS. THAW'S STATEMENT
The only statement secured from
Mrs Thaw was one made while she
was on her way % the office Of her
attorney yesterday. She said
"The incident OF last night is TO
painful 20 discuss ! ann no, iug'-
tive from Justice. ] am here with my
lawyer. and shall not Try 90 get away.
Il hope poor Harry win soon get
ont Of his trouble. ! did not think he
would do IL
FIRST NIGHT ~ TOMBS.
Harry II. Thaw's first night IN the
Tombs prison under a charge Of murder
was an Cneycntful one. lie retired
early and slept soundiy and peacefully
through the night ana arose apparently
rested ana refreshed ThaWS whole
appearance was changed today. he
seemed much brighter than at any time
since the tragedy and for the first time
since he has been In custody he appear
ed TO take a lively interest in his sur
rOunings He was astir ana partly
dressed when the morning gong soun5
ed n O'Clock. and greeted the guard
che arly when the officer visited his
cell. After light breakfast, which
was supplied by the prison caterer.
Thaw asked FOR and was given al ne
morning papers he glanced through
them hastily. giving particular attsu-
ton TO the headlines and illustrations
in connection with the story I'm which
~ was the central figure. lie appea 70
ed 20 be greatly pleased when inform
"a that Mrs Thaw had expressed an
intention TO visit him during The day
REGAINs HIS CoMPOsURE
According to the prison officers Thaw
began 20 regain his composure soon aft
er he was placed IN the cell in the
lombs yesterday lie spent a quiet
evening and long before the hour for
lights OUT began preparations FOR
retiring for the night d. Mcclure.
the TombS physician, called at the
Ulsonors cell Just before 10 o'clock
and asked II anything could be done
for him. 10 which he replied in the neg
alive. The physician remarked that he
supposed Thaw had been accustomed 10
having q stimulant OF some kind before
retiring and that he would miss 10, lie
told the prisoner. however, that under
the prison rules he could not be per-
mitted to indulge In his habit. Thaw
admitted thar the physicians surm.se
was correct and he appeared grateful
when the physician told him he had
left two p0tlons FOR him IN case no.
should be- restless during the night and
unable TO sleep. However, he was
strongly urged not TO call for them un-
less he felihinmsef unable 20 do
without them. This morning the med
icine remained untouched, the prisoner
having enjoyed a natural sleep.
MANY LETTERS RECEIVED
Seventeen letters were received in
this mornings mail al the prison for
Thaw. Most % them were from women.
Thaw received visits from several OF
his attorneys during the forenoon and
also from q friend Eho called 10 learn
what the prisoner needed for his I'M
mediate comfort. All that Thaw asked
for was q change ~ clothing
EXAMINATION BY ALIENlSTS.
The examination into Thaw's menta,
coalition by three prominent alienists
selected Tor that task by the district
attorneys Office was continued today.
The prisoner was taken from his cell
TO the criminal court building, whers
the examination was conducted DO a
library adjoining the district attorneys
office In addition 10 the alienists Sc
lected by the proseCuuon-DE Austin
Flint DR.. T.. r. Macdonald ana Dr.
William Mahon, former superintendent
OF Belleyillo hospital-therc were pres
cnt Dr. Mcclure. the Tombs physician.
and Or. Foster. representing the de-
Tense.
WHITES FUNERAL
Funeral services over the body or
stanford White. the murdered man, will
be held tomorrow. The body VIII be
taken to St James. l.. J.. 100 special
train. The service will be- held On the
Episcopal church there and the body
viii be buried az 81. James,
MRS. THAw CALLS.
While Thaw vas still In the criminal
court building undergoing examination.
by the alienist. Mrs Thaw called dt The
prison 10 see her husband. She was ac-
companled by Josiah c. Thaw, the
prisoners brother. They were obigea
TO wait IN the Tombs consultation noon,
until the alienists permitted ThaN
10 return 20 the prison. The arrival ot
Mrs. Thaw AZ the prison had been an.
tcipaied and crowd numbering sew
eral thousand pressed around the pri-
son entrance when her cab arrived.
An Italian funeral oortcgc was pass
Ing down Center street. the brass band
playing a funeral dirgc and Mrs.
Thaws cab was obliged TO take IT.
place IN the long line Of carriages be-
hind the hearse. When the Tombs was
reached the street was 50 crowded that
Il would have been impossible for her
10 alight and a circuit of the square
was made while large force II police.
mep labored % clear q passageWaN
from the street 10 the prison entrance
for Mrs. Thav.
Dr. Allen Mclane Hamilton ths
alienisi. vas called into the Thaw case
today b. counsel for the defense. DR..
Hamilton held i~ns consultation win
former Judge Olcott. with view. IL II
said. 10 select a corps of experts 81.