Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-28
Report Of AIienists on
Harry 1haw's Condition.
District Attorneys 0ffics Ex-
aminss Many Witnesses.
White Made Remarks About Mrs. Thaw Ia
Public Life. funeral TODAY.

New York, June 27.-That Harry X
IhaW. the slayer of Stanford White, is
perfectly sane was the report made to-
day by tie alienists retained by the
district attorneys office to examine the
prisoner. This report was made after
the nhyslcilnS had spent an hour with
TkaW, who in defiance of the advice of
his counsel, Former Judge Oscott, re-
fus ed I" answer any question and de-
clared hat nothing short Of actual
force would compel him to submit to 4
physical examination.
When the committee of physicians
called upon the prisoner, ThaW said
firmly as the first member was intro
duced 10 him by Or. Allan McLane
Hamilton retained for the defence: II
beg your pardon, | will answer no
questions whatever
Then began a general converse ton
on trivial subjects with DIR. Austin
Flint and DR.. Hamilton. Thaw deity
parleying any questions that had any
bearing on his mental or physical con-
dition. Finding him obdurate. the doc
tors hurriedly summoned Mr.. Olcott,
but to him Thaw vehemcntly reitarat-
ed his determination to answer no
questions
You can put it down to the condi-
ton of my feelings. if you will" said
ThaW. My nerves are unstrung, the
tension is great. | will not be ex-
amined today"
Pressed for a clearer explanation of
his refusal, he said:
81 haven't any. I bava nppa of oil
Put it down to obstinacy, if you wish"
He had promised Mr.. Olcott before
the examiners met to submit to ex-
animation.
This refusal will hurt you" Mr.. OIL
colt is said to have pleaded. Il don't
care. Nothing but absolute force will
get me to allow myself to be examined
or to say anything today. l think
first ought to talk with DR.. Hamilton
and then have talk with Mr.. Della
field. Later l will tell you whether
will talk with the committee or not"
He was then taken back to his cell.
MIR. Olcott said later that he was I'M
able to account for Thaw's attitude
and that he could only attribute it to
unaccountable obstinacy. AS his
to Thaw's answering any of the ques-
tions addressed to him by the physi-
clans.
After the alienists had departed Mrs
ThaW was permitted to see her hus-
band for the first time since his arrest
The meeting between husband and wife
was affectionate and they remained
together talking in an undertone for
nearly an hour.
Before visiting the TOmbs Mrs Thaw
had long conference with Former
Judge Olcott and Frederick Delafield,
at which it is believed that the line of
defence was discussed and the inten-
ton to interpose a plea of insanity
was confirmed.
When asked about the letters from
White which Mrs Thaw yesterday
turned over to Mr. Delafield, Mr. Oh
colt said that he believed they would
be of material value to the defence.
Further than this. he declined to com
ment on the case.
Coroner DOoley announced this af-
ternoon that the inquest which opens
tomorrow would be merely a formal
proceeding TO establish the cause Of
Whites death.
MIS-. ThaW Will not appear at the in
quest. and it was said today that in all
probability she would not be required
to appear before the grand jury.
NO less than 20 witnesses were ex-
in connection with the case by
the district attorneys office TODAY.
Among the most prominent Of these
was Thaw's valet, VIM. Bedford, who
has been in his service for six years
and is believed to be conversant with
the events which are supposed to have
been the immediate incentive to the
crime.
1t was announced at the Office Of the
district attorney that Mr.. Caravan, who
IS preparing the case against Thaw,
today discovered witness who al
legged thai he overheard White make
remarks concerning Mrs,
Tha% while in the Cafe Martin a few
hours before | e was shot According to
the witness. whose name is concealed
for the present. he heard the remarks
Of White, who was seated two or three
tables away and evidently was not
whispering. At that time Mr. and Mrs.
ThaW We're at the cafe dining room 1t
is believed that this witness will not
appear before the coroner but that he
viii be reserved for the trial
Another important witness who was
examined by Mr.. Caravan today was
Nellie Lcahy, Mrs. Thaw's maid
The funeral of Mr.. White will take
place tomorrow from his late summer
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