New-York tribune., 1907-04-15
STORY Anglers JEROME
Denies Tha7c Juror Consulted 7CIth
Him During Trial.

II was a peaceful day yesterday for all those
connected with the Thaw case. The only one
who broke the silence 10 any extent was Dis
trict Attorney Jerome who was exceedingly In
dignant about a story that appeared in morn
ing paper. According 10 this story George
Pfaff. Juror No. ., IN consultation with Mr..
Jerome several times during the trial. and also
wrote him many notes. Furthermore. it was
hinted that the two men were acquainted. or
at least had lived in the same house, some
time prior TO the trial.
over the long distance telephone from his
home at LakeviIe. Conn, the District Attorney
denied each and every statement. Il never had
any communication with Mr.. Pfaff in my life,
nor did any connected with my office, at
least, in connection with the trial. he said Re
fore he was summoned as a talesman I never
saw him 20 my knowledge. We never lived in
the same house. or in the same street even"
Mr.. Pfaff also denied having communication
Of any description with the District Attorney.
Daniel O'Reilly said last night that no appli-
cation for bail would be made until after the
differences between counsel had been straight
ened out. This it is believed, viii not occur for
some time. possibly three four weeks. At
the present time. IT is understood Mr.. O'Reilly
and A. Russell Peabody stand highest in Thaws
Eraces
Thaw spent a quiet Sunday. The rules Of
the Tombs which have been relaxed in favor
OF his family several recent Sundays, were
strictly enforced yesterday. and
allowed TO see him except Daniel OReilly. his
counsel Mr.. O'Reiya paid a fifteen minute
visit during the morning and then left town for
the day.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw, when she called and found
she would not be allowed TO see her husband.
wrote him a note. in reply 10 which. after an
hours wait she received six page response.
which seemed TO please her greatly Thaw at
tended the Episcopal service and read the news
papers for the remainder of the day He was
in good health and spirits. the keepers and
| Mrs Thaw said
The only statement regarding the reported
probability Of a sweeping change in Thaw's
counsel made by a. Russell Peabody. who
said that he, at any rate was still one OF the
prisoners legal advisers. It IS expected that
the numerous lawyers who have been concerned
in the defense viii get togethe to-day and try 10
find ou, where they stand. The family issued no
statement of their own volition. nor could he
drawn into one on the subject when inquiries
made.
The practical certainty that change will he
made set many rumors afioat that this or that
wei known criminal lawyer would be enpared
Among those mentioned was Abraham 7 e,,
Ar Levy defended Nan Patterson ana aeso-
ciated with him was Daniel O'Reillv now Of
Thaws counsel If Mr.. O'Reiy is retained IN
the case and Mr. DelmaS and the others aro
dismissed, II is pointed out that II ,yorld MOI
he at all unlikely that he would suggest ia tbo
Thaws that his old associate would he an ev
celIent man TO engage. In view Of his long ex-
perience at the criminal bar. Mr. Levy wa c
asked to say il there was ANYTHING In The
rumor that negotiations had been opened with
him. but he refused to be quoted either way