New-York tribune., 1906-07-11

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woman as chaperon. was examined by Mr. Gar
yesterday afternoon for some time. 1T was
rumored that the young woman Miss Edna
Goodrich an actress who knew the Thaws but
this was later denied. Mr.. Garvan refused TO
say who she was.
Mr.. Garvan IS very anxious to find Billy Stur-
gis, the intimate friend Of Harry Thaw and his
wife. sturgis has disappeared as completely as
Il he never existed. Detectives are searching for
him I'm every conceivable place. Both incoming
and outgoing steamers are being watched, and
the defence also is searching for him. His tes-
timony is considered of the greatest Importance.
from the fact that It Sturgis who on scores
of occasions had accompanied the Thaws 10
many restaurants and hotels dined and wined
with them. accompanied them TO the theatre and
been their intimate confidant, and had on many
occasions taken Mrs. Thaw alone TO theatres and
dinner at the personal request of Thaw stur-
gis is said TO be the only man OF whom Thaw
not jealous.
feature of the case yesterday which
considered significant was the fact that Miss
Mcclure. who made an extended statement to
Mr.. Garvan on Sunday, went to Mr.. Olcott's Of
nee yesterday morning and had long talk with
him. Miss McClUre's call on Mr.. Olcott
surprise to the prosecution. She had been con-
sidered one of the most important witnesses for
the prosecution
She gave a long statement Sunday,
sisted by her mother. Mrs Minck. but in spite
OF this statement the defence issued a denial
OF most OF il after Miss McClures call there
yesterday. In case Miss Mcclure should take
sides with the defence. the testimony she gave
the District Attorney would be practically value
less. 1t was not sworn to before committing
magistrate. and is not a matter of court record.
EDNA MCLURE's DENIAL.
The denial which was issued by counsel for
the defence was, in part. follows:
I am amazed to be confronted by widespread
newspaper publications of an interview held
on Sunday between Mr.. Garvan and myself. 1
responded promptly when the prosecutor re-
quested my presence. and appreciated and
Obeyed his suggestion that our meeting be kept
secret. Therefore my dismay to read garbled
version of our conversation in the New York
Following his talk with Miss Maize Toilette.
Mr.. Garvan wished to discuss with me the
affairs of the two men. and I hurried TO this
city. My mother accompanied me to the Dis
trict Attorneys office, but my interview with
Mr.. Garvan held solely between us two.
He examined me at great length, as has been
the case with many OF my stage associates who
knew either man. no matter how vaguely. and
answered freely and truthfully. Mr.. Garvan
concluded our interview with many interroga-
tions as TO reports which had come to my ears
regarding the three principals and their rela-
tionshp. I responded freely that Mr.. White and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thaw frequently were the topic
of chatter I'm feminine discussion among all who
knew them. All manner of stories have been
circulated about them. and feel sure that those
which had heard and unfolded to Mr.. Garvan
have been given him many times since he began
his investigation, and of their truth or falsity
have no personal knowledge.
Mr.. Olcott refused absolutely yesterday to dis
cuss his trip to Philadelphia and surrounding
places. II is understood that he did call on Miss
Harriette Thaw. a cousin of Thaw. who is in
asylum Philadelphia, and also that he
spent most OF his time investigating various
stories regarding insanity in the Thaw family.
THAw HAS BUSY DAY
Thaw had a busy day owing to his counsel's
return. When Mrs. Thaw arrived at the Tombs
in the morning she found the crowd which has
awaited her coming every day since her hus-
bands Imprisonment very considerably dimin-
ished Not more than a dozen persons were
about. She hurried to the first tier where she
met her husband. She had not been there more
than ten minutes when Mr.. Olcott Joined her
and also conferred with Thaw. Mrs. Thaw's
visit lasted an hour and quarter. She said her
husband was feeling we'll. She herself appeared
better than in several days. She went 10 No.
40 Broadway, her counseTs Office, where a short
interview held with Mr.. Mcdanus. OF coun-
sci.
After her departure from the Tombs DIR.
Charles L. Dana. aIienist retained by the de-
fence, called 10 see Thaw. He armed with
a letter to Warden Flynn from Or. Allan Nc
Lane Hamilton. another alienist. also retained
by the defence. DR.. Dana with Thaw for
about twenty minutes. but refused TO talk about
the case, except TO say that his report would be
made 10 Dr. Hamilton. who would embody it in
his report to Mr.. Olcott.
In the afternoon Mr.. Olcott and two Of the
civil counsel Clifford w. Hartridge and John B.
Gleason, conferred with him.
Thaw refused to take outdoor exercise yester-
day, although he allowed to do so. At the
morning exercise Thaw ran around the corridor
for an hour, and got SO thoroughly tired out that
he decided not to go out in the afternoon. His
failure to go out and his violent exercise Of the
morning caused stories to be started that he was
ill and had acted violently in the morning.
These were denied. not only by keepers but by
all who had seen Thaw.
Mr. Olcott made late call on Thaw in the
afternoon. and as he going away asked
'Is it true. certain stories allege. that Harry
is strspped-that is, has no money!"
Mr.. Olcott looked amazed for a moment and
said:
THE subject-the question-astonishes me- I
never thought about It. never talked money
with him. However, I'll make note of it and
see him tomorrow and arrange for all of his
material needs if that is necessary.
Mr.. Olcott was informed by an attendant at
the prison that there were other expenses which
had not been paid. and he replied:
Il will make it my business tomorrow to see
that all his expenses while he remains in the
Tombs shall be provided for. even if have to
pay them out OF my own pocket But nobody
dreams that contingency will ever arise"
Mr.. Olcott gave Warden Flynn carte blanche