The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28


 come out at all. 1t is said today. The cofoner's inquest will be a formal in- quiry into the cause of death. Evelyn Nesbit will not testify in the coroner's court, but will go before the grand jury. whose sittings are secret. An in- dictment will undoubtedly be returned, the plea of insanity will be put In and inquiry into the sanity of the prisoner will be the first proceeding. That may take month and the result Is at present matter of conjecture
 After a conference lasting from Il o'clock last night until after o'clock this morning in the Tenderloin police station between Captain Hodgins ana Assistant District Attorneys Garvin ana Turnbull, Mir. Turnbull made the sig5, nificant statement that they had loea ted many new witnesses, including many for the defense.
 Interesting developments, they said, would probably be disclosed Burr Mcintosh, for many years a friend of Harry K. Thaw, who was with him just before the shooting, is positive the man was insane. He says that only last Monday morning Thaw accused a person who was practically a stranger, of paying attentions to his wife and threatened to kill him. .'This man." said Mir Mcintosh, was John A. Forgotson, well known real estate operator, who was standing In Front OI HIS pAdCC. AAW oPPACoNfAS0 him. although he knew him slightly and exclaimed. "are you still in love with my wife? If you are I'll kill you" MT. Forgotson was amazed and seeing that MT. Thaw was distraught replied that he had not even the honor of Mrs. Thaw's acquaintance and had never seen her.
 Burr Mcintosh Talks. T have known Mir. Thaw since boy hood and I have noticed that in the last few years he had been cratic in his behavior. I have not the slight est doubt that he was insane when he committed the deed"
 The only statement secured from Mrs. Thaw was one made while she, was on her way to the offices of her attor- neys yesterday. She said: 'sThe incl dent of last night is too painful to dis. cuss. I ari not a fugitive from justice. I am here with my lawyer and I shall not try to get away.
 T hope poor Harry will soon get out of his trouble. I did not think he would do It..
 Harry K Thaw's first night in the tonfbs prison under a charge of mur- der was an uneventful one. He re- tired early slept soundly, and peace fully through the night and arose ap- parently rested and refreshed. Thaw's whole appearance was changed today.
  time since the tragedy and for the first time since he has been In custody he appeared to take a lively interest in his surroundings. He was astir and partly dressed when the morning gong sounded at o'clock and greeted the guard cheerily, when the officer visited his cell. After a light breakfast, which was supplied by the prison ca- terer, Thaw asked for and was given all the morning newspapers, He glanced through them hastily, giving particular attention to the headlines and illustrations in connection with the story in which he was the central figure He appeared to be greatly pleased when informed that Mrs. Thaw had expressed an intention to visit him in the prison during the day.
 Thaw Regains Composure.
 According to the prison officers, Thaws began to regain his composnre soon after he was placed In the cell in the Tombs yesterday He spent a quiet evening and long before the hours for lights out began prepara- lions for retiring for the night. Dr. McGuire. the Tombs physician, called at the prisoners cell just before 10 o'clock and asked if anything could be done for him. Thaw replied In the negative. The physician remarked that he supposed Thaw had been ac-
 
 some kind before retiring and that he would miss It. He told the prison- CT. however. that under the prison rules he could not be permitted to in- dulge his habit Thaw admitted that the physicians surn1ise was correct and he appeared grateful when the physician told him he had left two potions for him in case he should be restless during the night and unable to sleep. However. he was strongly urged not to call for them unless he felt himself unable to do without them. This morning the liquor re- mained untouched. the prisoner having enjoyed a good nights natural sleep.
 Seventeen letters were recelvd in this mornings mail at the prison for Thaw. Most of them were from wom- en.
 Thaw received visits from several of his attorneys during the forenoon and also from friend who called to learn what the prisoner needed for his i'm mediate comfort. All that Thaw ask ed for was a change of clothing.
 Mental Examination.
 The examination into Thaw's mental condition by three prominent alienists selected for that task by the district attorneys off1ce was continued. The prisoner was taken from his cell to the criminal court building, where the ex- animation was conducted. in a library adjoining the district attorneys office, Tn addition to the alienists selected by the prosecution Dr. Austin Flint, Dr. Carlos F. Mcdonald and Dr. Will lam Mabon, former superintendent of Belleville hospital, there were present, pr. McGuire, the Tombs physician and Dr. Foster. representing the defense.
 Funeral services over the body of Stanford White. the murdered man. will be held tomorrow. The services will be reld in the Episcopal Church at St. Jomes I. |
 The arrival of Mrs. Thaw at the prison had been anticipated. A crowd numbering several thousand pressed around the prison entrance when ner cab arrived. An Italian funeral cor tege was passine. down Centre Street. the brass band playing a funeral dlrge. and Mrs Thaw's cab was obliged to take it's place in the long line of caI- riages behind the hearse. When the tombs was reached the street was so crowded that it would have been i'm possible for her to alight and circuit of the square was made while a large force of policemen labored to clear passage way from the street to the prison entrance for Mrs. Thaw
 Dr. Allen McLane Hamilt )n, the alien ist was called into the Thaw case to- day by counsel for the defense. Dr. Hamilton held long consultation with former Judge oleott. with view 1t IS said. to select corps of experts on insanity to examine the prisoners.
 Was Obliged to Wait.
 Mrs Thaw was obliged to wait about half an hour before word was brought to her that her husband had returned to his cell. Both she and her brother in-law then were subjected to search