New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-11
THAW WILL UP TO-DAY.
MUCH EXPECTED OF 1T.
Defendants Wife VIII Probably
Make Way for Aienists.

The trial Of Harry Kendall Thaw will be re-
sumed this morning before Justice Fitzgerald
in the Criminal Branch Of the Supreme Court,
after a week Of testimony which has been as
sensational in any trial for murder in the
first degree held in this jurisdiction. This week,
probably VIII see the defence practically COM
plete. except for few minor Witnesses The
defence should end its case by the middle Of
next week.
Although Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has not
ended her testimony. she probably will not be
called to the stand again for two or three days.
The defence viii endeavor. first of all. to get in
evidence the viii drawn and signed by Thaw
the night Of his wedding. April +. 1905. To DO
this. it is expected, at least two days will be
taken. Counsel were in communication with
Pittsburg Saturday, and the witnesses to the
signing Of the document win be in court to-
day 10 testify to its legality. John B. Gleason.
one Of the counsel for the defence. has had the
VIII In his possession since the time of the shoot
ing. 1t is expected that he viii also go on the
stand and swear that interpretations have
been made since the time of the shooting.
The will, ii is believed by the defence will be
the trump card. Counsel hopes that it wifi in
duce the jury to believe Thaw insane. 1t is
most peculiar document. Partly typewriter by
the lawyer who originally drew it up. Thaw
made interpretations in it in longhand. There IS
enough OF II 10 make at least Two columns IN
the ordinary newspaper. Some of it is written
on small slips Of paper, other parts on long sheets
and still others on the ordinary legal foolscap.
The defence expresses no doubt whatever that
the document VIII be in evidence by Tuesday
night.
ALIENISTS WILL HOLD SWAY.
It IS probable that Mrs. Thaw will not be
recalled 10 finish her direct examination until
after the evidence on insanity has been practt-
cally completed. After the expected fight over
the viii is ended the alienists will probably go
on the stand. They three in number-Dr.
Graeme Hammond, DR.. Chares G. Wagner and
DR.. Britton D. Evans Their cross-exGrnInation
by Mr.. Jerome VIII undoubtedly take much time.
Then there is Mrs. William Thaw, who will
testify to the early life and erratc mind of
her son. After that Mrs Evelyn Thaw will
probably be recalled.
The end Of the direct examination Of Mrs.
Evelyn Thaw viii probably take four hours.
The cross examination is an uncertain quantity.
Mr.. Jerome may take days or he may not cross
examine the defendants wife at all, relying on
rebuttal witnesses TO controvert her testimony.
He is etiu undecided. In any case the defence Is
prepared 20 combat any attacks by the prosecu-
ton Mrs. Thaw by a general campaign to
besmirch White The defence plans to rake over
twenty years Of Whites life in the endeavor to
/ bring up things more against his reputation than
/ the story told by Mrs. Evelyn Thaw.
The defence has in reserve a girl who is said
to be IN destitute circumstances at present and
TO have adopted the life Of the street"
The report that the prosecution might retain
JOSEPH II. Choate to sum Up and defend the rep
utation Of Stanford White was denied yesterday
Tt was learned, however, that NJ. Choate's law
firm is the counsel for the estate Of Stanford
White. Il Is stated that the firm had been ap-
~, dc Of to tbs n
reputation from further assault. The firm has
accepted a retainer it is understood. and will
work in conjunction with the District Attorney,
but Mr.. Choate personally will not appear in the
case.
THAw GIVES 30 TIPS.
Thaw IT is understood, has not paid his
counsel in full for their services, and one of the
counsel. it is said, has not received a cent for
any Of his services AS for the guards and mes
sengers in the Tombs they are in exactly the
same financial condition they were before Thaw
was imprisoned. but live in hopes of munifcent
reward when the case is ended.
The Jurors had another lazy day yesterday
They arose late. had breakfast in the regular
way. one Juror. usual. having pigs feet for his
morning meal No one showed any desire to go
10 church. and instead they had automatic
piano play up-to-date selections. There was
only one caller all day. sister of Harry C.
Brearley visiting him. In the afternoon eleven
Of the Jurors went for a drive through Central
Park and up Riverside Drive. The twelfth juror
Wilbur F. Steele is almost Ill with cold. and
he stayed indoors.
Captain William J. Lynch, who has been in
command Of the dozen court officers who guard
the jury, left the hotel hurriedly yesterday
ing. as he received a telephone message that
his wife had suffered paralytic stroke. His
place was taken by Captain William H. Ricketts,.
who is in command Of all the court officers in
the various departments of the Supreme Court.
Thsw had a quiet day. Two Of his counsel
visited him. the rules OF the Tombs which allow
no visitors on Sunday, being waived in this par
ticular instance. He was in good spirits, and ex-
pressed himself much pleased with the con-
duct OF the trial so far.
Captain Ricketts, announced last night that no
women would be allowed in the courtroom to-
day except those who had been summoned as
witnesses He said that this would be done be-
cause of the testimony.