New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
JEROME TAKES CHARGE.
WILL PROSECUTE THAN.
District attorney Says Case Cannot
Be Tried Before October.

Harry Kendall Thaw to-day by the return OF Will
fam Travers Jerome, District Attorney who from
now on win take charge Of the for the state.
ar Jerome arrived at his home, in Rutgers street,
yesterday morning. after hurried trip back from
Cape Breton. He had little TO say about the
yesterday. he said he had not conferred with
his assistant. Mr.. Garvan.
win you take charge Of the case?" he
asked
-Oh. suppose So" he replied.
WIN Thaw's case have precedence over any
Other2' he asked.
Why should itP There are nineteen other homi-
eide cases on the calendar before that of Thaw.
can OILY say thot there viii summer trial.
The VIII not be tried before late IN the fall"
There is one prisoner IN the Tombs. Chinaman.
who has been there about year, Il is understood,
able that Thaw's trial viii not be called before the
last part OF October. and possibly not until No
vember-
Mr. Jerome was away from his home nearly all
day. not even waiting to rest. It was understood
that he was in conference with Mr.. Garvan regard
Eng action be taken to-day in the investigation.
The prosecution to-day viii really begin its thor
ough investigation into the events leading up TO
flIe tragedy Of a week ago. Many people have
teen subpoenaed for to-day. Grand jury subpCnnas
were served on them. but this does not necessarily
indicate that they will appear before the new
July grand jury. which is in to-day In
stead. they will be questioned by assistants OF
afr. Jerome If by any chance any OF them should
grand jury and, through the Court Of General Ses-
siOns, compelled to answer.
one OF the most important witnesses 20 be
aEnined to-day is p. l. Bergoff private detective.
who for over year employed by Stanford
white 10 trail other detectives alleged to have
been employed by Thaw to watch and annoy
White Bergof has given long account OF his
work, and in his statements has said that White
had known for a year that Thaw watching
him. but declared that White said that Thaw
crazy and would not injure him.
The defence OF Thaw practically rested yesterday,
counse! being out Of the city, Mrs. Thaw remaining
sn her apartment at the Hotel Lorraine and there
being no visitors whatever TO Thaw.
Ex-Judge William N. K. Olcott and Terence J.
sfeAEanus OF counsel for Thaw went away satur-
day night and will return this morning. They
took vOluminous lot Of testimony they have
secured from various people with them, 20 sft the
chaf from the wheat Scores of letters from young
women both friends and enemies OF White; from
sleD who have known both White and Thaw and
from people who think they know something
worthy Of the defence's consideration were also
taken. 10 be read, and those OF value be kept
BY the time counsel take Up the case again to-
day it is thought that all the letters and evidence
80 far received will be in shape to be ready for
detectives to follow all clews.
rhaw passed quiet day in the Tombs yesterday
The only persons he had to talk to were the
prison keepers, called to see him. Thaw's
cell, on the Centre street side of the Tombs allows
rhe morning 10 shine in the small room at an
early hour, and yesterday mornings rising was no
different from that Of other days. By o'clock
Thaw awake. He had taken his sponge bath
and was dressed before the O'Clock rising gong
had sounded.
chops coffee and rolls and then smoked one of his
long black perfectos, of which he had a good
supply Thaw tipped Saturday that no
cigars or tobacco sold at the Tombs on Sun
cay. Re got good supply which easily lasted
him until t-day. He IS eKtravagant in his tobacco
smoking black perfecto for which he pays 25
cents Gael wholesale. He has desire for
cigarettes, however. end has not smoked any since
he went the Tombs.
Following breakfast. Thaw exercised in the cor
Tidor for a short time but returned to his cell he
fore the time was up lay on his cot and read the
Sunday papers all of the morning.
When the hour for service arrived Thaw did NOT
ask 10 attend and did not do There we're three
services at the Tombs yesterday a Roman Catholic
mass and Episcopalian and Methodist services It
had been thought. Mrs. Evelyn Thaw is an
Episcopalian, that Thaw would attend that service
and listen TO the Rev. John A. Wade, but he did
not desire TO do
Thaw ate what could be called big" dinner
He ordered broled chicken. one OF his favorite
dishes. and with vegetables and dessert ate
heartily. In the afternoon he again walked about
4he corridor, but returned to the papers again.
end from that time remained in his cell. Thaw had
learned that his wife would not visit him. and did
ask for her for his counsel He received no
mail yesterday. there IS no delivery at the
Tombs on Sunday. and notes were brought by
hand for him.
The famous rabbits foot which has figured in
several notorious murder cases was offered TO
Thaw yesterday. as omen of good luck but was
refused.
Thanks. just as much' he told the man who
offered Il, but don't need any luck charm"
The rabbits foot first figured during the trial OF
Roland B. Molineux- Some to him and
he kept IT until he was finally acquitted, when he
gave It TO man connected with the Tombs, who
has since kept It and given it to various persons
accused Of murder. Nan Patterson carried il. and
considered it a lucky charm, and Berthe Claiche
slso carried IT, but she did fare so luckily
Thaw is said to be the fret person who has refused
the charm. MolneuE, before presenting it to the
man who now owns IL, had the foot mounted in
gold and suitably inscribed.
The expense that Thaw is put to for his defence
not only for many high priced counsel but for
a OF private detectives, has. It is said
drained his private income. His mothers estate
has been drawn of his brothers have
come TO his aid. It Is understood, as money from
outside sources has been received. According TO
limit has been placed on the amount TO be
Necessary to aid Thaw win be done.
Richard Mansheld White, brother OF Stanford
He went directly 10 st. James. Long Island to
confer with with his brother,s family: He is expect
promised TO do everything in his power to aid the
be very glad to get Mr. whites assistance in any
way he could give il. Mr.. White has been quoted
and much about his brothers life but that White
had always acted In an honorable way to Mrs.
The efforts Of Mrs. Tbaw to get special permit
that she could visit her husband yesterday were
futile. on Saturday every effort was made 10 find
fsor1miesioner Iantry bui that official was not In
ioneT IsTtrv is the only Official who has the power
20 grant a Visiting permit on days when visitors
not allowed at the Tombs. Mrs Thaw sent a
telegram 10 her husband yesterday telling him she
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