Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-30
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HAYDEN BROS.

what I've been used to. but l guess 1 will
get accustomed to them"
Thaw was taken into Justice Cowings'
court, where he was to plead to the murder
charge behind three other prisoners, one
of whom was a negro charged with larceny.
lie was dressed in the same gray suit he
wore yesterday. with a white shirt and
collar and black bow tie. His appearance
was very little different from that Of yes
terday except that he was slightly paler.
He stood with his back to an open window
at the north end of the court room and
chatted to a court officer while the other
prisoners were being arraisned. When his
case was called Thaw stepped brislly to
the barrier inside Of which his counsel, ex-
Judge Olcott and r. J. McManus. were sit
ting at a table with Assistant District At
torney Caravan and Mott.
Pleads Not Guilty.
When Clerk Tenny read the charge OF
murder in the first degree for the killing of
Stanford White he asked Thaw what he
had to say in regard to the indictment and
the prisoner answered distinctly mot
guilty"
His counsel Immediately interposed an
amendment to the plea, asking of the
court leave TO withdraw the plea any time
up to next Tuesday. This was granted, and
a moment later the prisoner was taken
from the barrier and re-entered the prison
Thaw was remarkably cool and collected
during his visit to the court room and
prior to that ordeal when lie sa; for a
time in the Bridge of Signs. He was
under the watchful eyes of several police
men and prison keepers, but apparently
he was unaware of their continuous
scrutiny of his every movement His face
was pallid, but his eyes were bright and
every glance he took at the passing to and
fro of the prisoners showed that he was
keenly alert and more than interested in
the surroundings. The only caTelessness in
the prisoners makeup that was noticeable
was the fact that his hair was ruffied as II
IL had not been combed for over a week
Mrs. Thaw, according 10 the prisoner $
lawyers, had not been down town during
the forenoon, but she was expected 20 call
upon her husband. as we'll as his legal ad-
visers some time later I'm the day.
According TO the Globe today investiga-
ton has brought 70 light the fact that
Stanford White, who was supposed 10 be
wealthy. had been living beyond his income
and was heavily in debt, owing $4,000 10
one young member OF a prominent family
and as much 10 other persons In addition
10 THIS the GioDe says Mnlte nad Drawn 80
heavily from the architectural firm Of which
he was a member that he had been notified
he could draw no more. but would be al
lotted weekly sum, which was not 10 be
exceeded
At the conclusion OF the court proceedings
Assistant District Attorney Mott was ap-
preached by friend, who asked: What
is there I'm this case?"
1T is simply a question" said Mr. Mott
"of whether New York has got down to the
level OF a mining camp or whether a mar
has got some chance for his life here"
Thaw's attorneys ALREADY have decided
upon their defense. IL Is said that they
will endeavor to show that Thaw was in q
state Of emotional insanity az the time OF
the shooting, They will go as far as they
are allowed into the past life OF Stanford
I White and will endeavor to show that h
sought Mrs. Thaw after her marriage.
witnesses Before Attorney.
The examination Of witnesses in John Doe
proceedings at the district attorneys once
was continued today. Among the witnesses
called was Thomas MeCaieb, a Californian
who was with the Thaws at the dinnel
party al the Cafe Martin a few hours be
/ fore the tragedy. Truxton Beale, who wal
a member OF the White dinner party az th'
| cafe also was summoned. In addition tC
these persons subpoenaes have been ISSUED
for large number OF friends Of the princi