Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-26

Harry Kendall Thaw, who last night
shot and killed Stanford White, the
prominent architect, faced the coroner
and a number of police officials early
today, absolutely refusing to make any
extended statement as to the motive
which led to the tragedy. Thaw pass
ed a sleepless night in a cell in the
tenderlOin police station and was kept
under constant watch lest he should
attempt to harm himself.
Mrs. Thaw Found.
The search for Mrs. Thaw, who dis
appeared Immediately after the shoot
ing. was continued throughout the
night. During the forenoon Police
Captain Hommins said she had been
located, but he did not intend to do
anything but watch her for the present
at least.
Given Change of Clothing.
Long before the time set for the ar
Taignment of Thaw in jefferson Market
police court his valet went to the sta
ton with a change of clothing for the
prisoner, SO he would not be obliged to
appear in court in evening clothes
which he wore when taken into Gus
today. Thaw was taken from the ten
derloin station to court in the patrol
wagon at $50.
Insanity to be Plea.
1t was reported on authority of sew
eral persons interested in the case that
Thaw's defense will be he was and is
insane At his trial he will be repre-
sented by the best lawyers of the day,
who will ask for the appointment of q
commission in lunacy to examine as to
the state of Thaw's mind.
Committed without Bond.
The coroner committed Thaw to the
Tombs prison without bond. The in
quest will begin Thursday. Lawyer
Lewis DeIafieId has taken charge of
Thaw.s defense. Up TO 1880 the po-
lice had not found Mrs. Thaw notwith-
standing the earlier claim they had To-
Gated her.
Before Presen: Grand Jury.
Coroner Dooley said it was his desire
to hold the inquest at an early date in
order that the case against Thaw
might be placed before this months
grand jury.
Measured for Records.
Before going into court Thaw was
taken to police headquarters where he
was photographed and measured by |
the Bertillon system In police court |
Thaw was arraigned on the charge of
murder. He was then removed to the |
criminal court building, where he was
arraigned before the coroner. Lawyers |
Daniel O'Reilly and Joseph Brewster |
represented Thaw. Assistant District |
Attorney Turnbull appeared for the |
prosecution
Engages Many Attorneys.
New York, June 26.-Black, Olcott,
Grfber and Bonynge were engaged by
Delfield this afternoon to look after
Thaw's interests in the criminal pro-
ceedings against him.
Knows where She Is.
Assistant District Attorney Mott said /
this afternoon Delafield. Thaw's coun-
sci, knows where to find. Mrs. Thaw /
and will produce her in court when
ever her presence is desired.
Mrs. Thaw Summoned.
New York, June ga subpoena
was served on Mrs. Thaw this after /
noon by the district attorneys Office,
calling her to appear before the grand
jury Thursday. Mrs. Thaw went to
the Office of Attorney Delafield and was
in conference with her husbands law
yers.
Killed During Performance.
New York. June 26.-Stanford
White, member of the firm of Nc
Kim, Mead & White, architects, was
shot and killed during performance
at Madison Square roof garden last
night. The murderer was Harry Thaw,
a member of the well known Pittsburg
family. Thaw was arrested.
During the second act of perform
ance while comic song was being
sung the audience was thrown into
CONSERVATION by three shots. Immedi-
ately afterward it was announced that
murder had been committed and the
audience was dismissed.
Prominent I'm Society.
white was prominent in New York
society. Thaw, who 1t is alleged, did
the killing, achieved considerable no
toriety because of differences with his
family on account of his marriage to