New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
FAILED TO TRAP WHITE.
Continued from nrst page,

rIage to Evelyn Nesblt. Miss Neshit sWore 70
an affidavit and threatened suit against IhaV.
She alleged the story has il, that Ihaw hah
taken some Jewels belonging TO her. and she also
charged him with more serious crimes
Thaw, il is alleged. made monetary settle
ment with Miss Neshit in lieu Of fighting such
suit and eventually meeting her again, became
infatuated and married her. II is said. without
substantiation, that White was behind the
charges that were brought. and Thaws learning
this became his bitter enemy. and hired de-
tectives to watch White and try to get evidence
against him.
The name Of the lawyer who Is alleged 20 have
secured the AFFIDAVIT fn this case was given 20
the District Attorneys Office yesterday. The
District Attorneys office is investigating the
story. Several names have been obtained In
connection with this alleged affidavit,
Counsel for the defence OF Thaw again refused
TO discuss the case yesterday. more than 20 deny
a few published statements supposedly enlanat-
Ing from them.
1--WE are not going TO try the case In the
newspapers one of the counsel soid This atti-
tude was that OF the entire array OF legal talent
Allan w Evarts. counsel for the White family.
was again silent yesterday. and refused even TO
be seen by reporters Richard Mansheld White.
however. the brother OF Stanford White, talked
about the case az some length. He had escorted
Mrs. Stanford White. widow OF White. to the
ferry in the morning, her way back 20 ST.
James. Long Island. and upon his return 20 the
city residence. at No 121 East 21st street. con-
sented TO talk r. NJ. White. in appearance, IS
exceedingly like. stanford White.
what course do you expect 70 take in the
case against Thaw?' he was asked.
'slnce the lawyers have not decided yet how
in - do you expect me TO knOw?" he Srusque-
ly replied.
"It has been reported that you are a multi
millionaire. and that YOU expect TO use your
fortune IL necessary. to avenge the murder OF
Stanford white?"
Mr.. White laughed. somewhat disagreeably.
and replied:
''I am not responsible for fool stories that are
printed about me. am not a rich man; merely
man in fairly comfortable circumstances
have my own family 90 look out for. and am
not seeking revenge. either. All want is TO see
Justice done. 1 expect to stay right here until
after the trial Of this man Thaw. We have every
confidence in Mr.. Jerome's ability 20 bring out
the truth
Are you going 20 attempt to clear your
brothers name Of the accusations against him?
Do you know the nature Of the stories that are
being circulated regarding your brOther?"
''I tell you simply want to see justice done. I
know that my brother good husband and
a kind indulgent father. For twenty years we
had lived three thousand miles apart. and was
not in his confidence. believe he was good
man in every way"
PLEA OF mot GUILTY WILL STAND.
Counsel for Harry Thaw have apparently de-
cided TO let their plea OF mot guilty stand for
the present without any additional motion It
was thought that ex-Judge Olcott would make
some motion yesterday. as. when ne entered his
plea on Thursday he asked the privilege OF maxi
ing one yesterday. Yesterday morning he sent
word to the District Attorneys office that he had
no motion 70 make at this time. and Thaw's case
was not called when Recorder Goff took HIS seat
in Part of the Court OF General Sessions
Mr OlcOtt u is understood. is desirous 20 have
his client secure early trial IL is said that
Thaw suffers from his confinement in the
Tornbs. and fears have been expressed that he
may break down If kept there long His ap-
pearance yesterday belied these statements
Thaw spent an unusually quiet night and had
20 be called twice before he arose. This was
different 70 his usual custom. when he has been
in the habit of arising before being called He
followed out his usual itinerary In the matters
of breakfast and exercise. and busted himself
through the morning with over thirty letters
which he received and In reading the news
papers.
Mrs. Thaw called earlier than usual and had
90 wait fifteen minutes before the visiting hour
had arrived. She remained over an hour with
Thaw. AS she was leaving she was asked IL the
sworn statements of Bedford. Thaw's valet who
died on Monday. IN which he said that to his
knowledge there had been no marriage abroad
were true. Mrs. Thaw is quoted as saying:
Il wish TO deny the story published regarding
my marriage in London. have not said ono
word to any person for publication in any news
paper or other periodical Any story that Is
printed as coming from me is an absolute lie"
Mrs. Thaw IS said to have hesitated and 20
have added:
when the proper time comes will speak and
tell all know. Until then must be mute
The reported statement OF Mrs. Thaw was
officially denied by counsel for the defence later
in the day. Counsel said that Mrs Thaw at no
time since the shooting had made any statement
and would not do So
When Mrs. Thaw started to leave the Tonbs
the crowd so great that police reserves
were called to make a passage for her to get 70
her carriage. She did not go to her counsels
Cf1ce again yesterday. but drove back to ths
Hotel Lorraine. where she remained for the day.
THREATENING LETTERS SENT To THAyy.
Terence j. McManus. of counsel fo- That,.
talked with the prisoner after Mrs Thaw had
left, and was asked about the letters that Thaw
had received.
The only thing I can say" he said ''fs that
among those letters are several contoinins
threats. saying that unless money is given them
they will tell stories uRfavOTable 20 Thaw. while
others begging letters. and others again
offer, for consideration. to tell stories about
the private life Of White. There was one for
instance. that took up forty pages OF close witt
ing and contained fOlIoyrfno SaDeoDca.