New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-10
DENIES QUARREL RUMOR.
I'ha5c Says Story of Trouble SCith
Caterer Is Perfect Rot"

Harry Kendall Thaw's insistence on having
his way which has appeared several times
since his arrest showed itself once more yester-
day, when, it is reported. he vehemently de-
manded that a knife and fork be furnished him
with his meals. he no longer desiring to eat with
a spoon alone. The further that Thaw
had quarreIled with the Tombs caterer who
furnishes his meals was denied both by Thaw
and his personal counsel. Clifford ". Hartridge
Thaw's demand that knife and fork be pro-
vided was refused by Warden Flynn Such
utensils are not allowed in the Tombs for fear
that prisoners might attempt suicide.
Thaw was asked concerning the story of his
quarrel with the Tombs caterer. He sent down
the following reply:
It's all perfect rot.
The appearance Of Mrs. Harry Thaw at the
Tombs yesterday carrying a large bundle of food
lent some color to the story however. Mrs.
Thaw, it was later said frequently carried salads
and other delicacies to her husband. but she did
not bring him meals. Mr.. Hartridge explained
that he sent a large bottle of mineral water to
Thaw every day. as there We're no facilities in
| the Tombs for keeping a supply ON hand. He
denied that there had been a quarrel
Thaw again referred TO the alleged suit
brought against him by Ethel Thomas who it is
alleged. is dead. Thaw is worrying considerably.
it is understood over this alleged action. and is
considerably exercised over various attempts to
blackmau him. AT Thaw's personal request Mr.,
Hartridge his counsel. issued the following
statement:
Mr. Thaw's attorneys state that Mr.. Thaw
has made but one statement regarding the
| blacl1mail case The exact text written on
/ Saturday. August t. was;
"To-day's papers allege that the so-caled
/ Thomas woman is dead. Probably this is only
/ another faIsehood Of the of whom tine uu-
foTr1r 70 a
! conceal the woman to conceal their tracks.
| He sent the following additional statement
/ some papers state that Mr.. Caravan supposes
! that the suit was settled. If so he has been de-
ceived No settlement out Of court ever oe-
! Cured. or could occur oil 4 peFJureo sun against
He viii say nothing more until a proper mo-
! ment may arrive
Mr. Hartridge when asked to explain Thaw $
additional statement regarding his denial Of the
settlement OF a suit and practically acknovledg-
ing that there had been suit, refused to discuss
the matter.
The publication Of a story that young woman
| ,r,oA-eonated Mrs. Harry Thaw at Stanford
| Whites studio In the Madison Square Garden
tower the dav before the tragedy and that White
! sarr Mrs Thaw supposing she had called. some
| flowers and gracious note, was confirmed yes
| tar9ev The Young woman. it is understood who
| is said to have unprecedented Mrs. Thaw is Hat
| tie Forsyth an actress an intimate friend OF
! Evelyn Nesbit and Stanford White Miss For
/ trict Attorney was trying 20 find her. She re
| turned recently. and is staying with relatives
| out OF the jurisdiction of the District Attorney
| Mr. Hartridge. when asked the identity Of IN,
| woman and various phases OF the story. refused
| to answer giving the impression that he hat
| knowledge Of the story. The story is said 20 b
! a strong point for the defence in showing a pos
/ sibIe motive for Thaws action.
| II was learned yesterday that Miss Ida Vers
| SimOnton. who is 10 go 20 South Africa as CO.
/ worker with Professor r. L. Garner 10 stud,
| the simians is a witness whom the District At
/ tOrney has been exceedingly eager to examine il
the Thaw case. Since the publication OF the in
| tended departure of Miss Simonton she has dis
appeared and the District Attorney has beel
! unable 20 find her She lived at the Hotel Elan
ders. and was friend OF Stanford White Whel
Thaw first took Evelyn Nesbit abroad with he
mother previous 70 his marriage, White. re
| ceipt OF cable dispatches from Mrs Nesbit re
| gardng Thaw's treatment Of her. sent Miss
SirnOntOn abroad 10 bring the girl and her moth
er back TO New York. Upon her arrival IN Lon
| don she found Mrs. Nesbit alone and pennies
the others having deserted her ana eoAe