The Detroit times., 1908-01-16

foundation or the insanity defepse IN
first being carefully laid for the
scientific superstructure, by the testi-
mony OF laymen.
Upon this foundation will be placed.
as cornerstone proof, the thrilling
story OF Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. She
will take the stand on Monday, II Is
believed by Mr.. Littleton and preced'
ing her probably on Friday afternoon
will be Mrs. VIM. Thaw. the mother
OF the defendant.
Expuraate EvsIyn's story.
The story TO be told by Evelyn
Thaw will differ In many respects
from that related at the former trial.
Many OF the horrible and revolving de-
tails have been withdrawn at the sug-
gestion OF Mr.. Littleton. G.
To Harry Thaw, most OF the testi.
mony adduced to indicate the faint OF
insanity In his family has been
brought forward without his sanction.
For the first time since his trial
opened, young Thaw sat in court to-
day absolutely alone as far as his
relatives were concerned. Josiah
'Thaw, who had faithfully attended the
1NoolOhcs was iOl tASIC WaCu tuC pits
oner was led into court. The Thaw
row was occupied by members Of the
insanity crops"
Family Butler on stand.
The examination of August Weber.
butler In the Thaw family. was con-
ued when the session opened today.
BY Littleton:
Odd the acts, general conduct and
appearance Of the defendant to which
tional, or irrational?
A--As Irrational
Jerome then took the butler in hand
Weber testfsfed tftstI fsif1w-wss- In
the habit of passing his evenings at
home; that there were other members
in the club the night before Christmas,
at the club, where he had a room. The
know that Thsw was drinking much
and was not dissipating, as far as he
Gus, the defendant, he said, was not
attended by doctor. insofar as the
witness knew.
Mr.. Jerome referred TO the testimony
Of the witness in which he told OF
Thaw upsetting a tray OK food served
him one morning In bed. He asked
what he was about. when he hoped
out of bed. upsetting his breakfast.
The witness said he kicked a cigar
into the fre place and as he did SO
Later the witness said Thaw suddenly
realized what he was doing and stop
ped at the same time. saying: Il beg
This ended the examination of the
witness.
Christopher Baggin. the whist club
steward, was then recalled by the de-
on being questioned. Baggin said
that he had refreshened his memory
from the club records, showing when
dates aa as Bees ae S esSTs ahs
March and ,Asgpssil, 1905. and April, May
o-Did he play cards with members
of the club In April. 1906?
Ayes.
Q-And how about in June. 1906,
Ayes, sir.
BY Littleton:
Q-Did you. have simply a general
recollection of his being at the club
at different timess
A--That Is ALL
The butler was then excused
Eyewitness ON Roof Garden.
Raymond A: Browne, Of Flushing,
who was on the roof the. night of the
was ssd that next he witness was Seated
table on the Twenty seventh-st. side
or the garden and that Thaw was
there with some one the witness did
not know. He sat only the width of
four tables and three aisles from Thaw
Later on. he came closer to him.
Gould you observe his face?
A-The first thing that attracted my
attention toward him was when / no.
ticed him with his overcoat on and the
collar turned up. ! asked my compan-
lon II he knew the peculiar person.
His face was pale and his eyes were
CLASSY.
smoke IN Thnyy. No Reuly
Witness further said that when
Thaw walked down the Madison ave
side OF the garden. to the middle OF
tention to him. His lips moved. but
he looked vacantly ahead, said the wit
ness.
Q-Did you see his eyes?
A--No, sir. not at that time.
Odd you speak to him again?
Ayes. sir: about four times. The
first time was about Miss Ida Bisbee,
third time was about Miss Maude Full
fourth time ] said, Miss Maude Fulton
stared vacantly ahead and said moth
'' d0 Z %eh h. max. any reply the sec
ond time you, spoke to himf
Q--pid you ask a third question:
Ayes. but as before. I got no an
sWer.
o-Did you notice his eyssr
Ayes, he stared over his left
shoulder. His eyes were wide open
and he was very. nervous.
Q-How long did you observe him?
went away and then took seat
Witness said he again saw Thaw
after the shooting and that his face
ike. as he stood near mt the eye eie Sn
Asked whether Thaw's acts and ap-
pearance seemed rational. or not. the
witne.. rsplie sd 1 y, p.
was tutor for Thaw when the latter
snsct that that Thsw was irrational dure
letter Wlitssn By Mrs f Thaw t 70 Mr.
Beck was offered IN evidence. In which
the mother expressed fears regarding
her sops IN mental itt,s eonaitIsn =. ,.,,svsa
the boy Thaw was irrational witness
replied Irrational" giving as his rea-
sons that he had never seen boy like
obstinacy to the wishes Of HIS parents.
Thaw IL Interested.
Thaw leaned over the counsel table,
his hand TO his ear. intently catching
every word OF the important Testimony
OF Mrs Thaw. written when her son
most impressive evidence offered by
Listieton up to this time. .
to Mrs Thaw that Harry was irration-
al and thought him only obstinate. un-
I'll the receipts Of Mrs. Thaw's letter
Jereme's Attitude = Pussle.
s :'is oppo.ou q sSs sd
mission OF Mrs. Thaw's letter to Mr..
Beck after he had read 1t. caused COM
ment In the court room; Up TO this
taQe OF every technfcaltty.