The evening world., 1908-01-17
F1AW'S WIFE AND MOTHER ON WITNESS STAND

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Pompton when was operated upon
Q. Tell me what happened before the
! operation. A. We'll. wasn't allowed
to speak. but he entered the room,
knet at my side and kissed my hand.
Then he went out
sui there had been no mention of
Stanford Whites name. II was appar-
ent that Littleton meant 10 keep cut.
as far as possible. nll references to the
part Stanford White played IN this girls
early life
G. Who accompanied you and your
mother to Europe? A. Bedford Mr..
Thaw's valet.
q. Did Mr, Thaw join you in Paris?
chrome objected. hut Evelyn Thaw
had already nodded Then she raised
one hand to her lips, with a prett:',
petulant gesture that seemed a tritle
studied and theatrical.
Q. Were you III in Paris? A. l was
very weak and Mr.. Thaw carried me
around in his arms.
Thsw Roomed Across Hall.
Q. Did Mr.. Thaw stop at the same
hotel where you livedas A. Yes. I was
not able TO 80 about much, and he
callei on me frequently in my apart
ment. His rooms were night across the
hall.
Q. Did he express any affection for
you while at the hotel? A Yes. he did.
Q. Where did this take place? A. In
the sitting room of our suite one even
ing after dinner. We were alone My
hpr tn he
Q. How did he bring the subject up7
A. He told me he loved me and wanted
me to marry him. ] didn't say anything
and he said didn't care for him. At
first ! made no reply. Finally. I told
him that | did care for him. but that /
could not marry him. lie insisted on
knowing why. wouldn't answer. Then
he can" over TO me and naked me IL II
was on account of Stanford White. I |
said yes, Il was. Tie heSge" tot tell me |
all about 1t. said didn't want TO tell
him about Stanford white. hut ne in
sisted He said re wanted to marry me |
and wanted TO know nj, about me.
AS Mrs. Thaw approached the point
where she was expected to tell the |
story she told Thaw OF her downfall |
the girls voice sank lower and lower.
1t grew thick and husky and her face |
Suddenly Jerome stood UP.
Jerome Objects to Story.
Your Honor" he said. this girl is
going on to tell story that Ia not fit
TO he generally heard. There is abun-
dans precedent to Justify this Court IN
the courtroom and hearing this
portion of the testimony in prlvl:e. in
order that the details may be Kept ou:
OF the public print and away from the
public eye.
In the interest OF morality and JUS
tice. believe the room should be
cleared"
In view of the fact that this stony
has already been printed in fun, said
Justice bowling. Il am not inclined to
grant this motion. l will. however. ask |
the reporters present to exercise their
discretion in suppress!ng such details es
are unfit for publication
But this Court cannot afford to ex
ercise any direct censorship over the |
press" continued the Justice.
Il feel very strongly about this" said
Jerome The story which will fall
from the lips Of this young woman IS
so revolving and horrible that | am
sure she would prefer to tell It in
private"
L!ttleton said he was taken by sur
prise. but. without consultation with
his client. he was entirely willing to
have the story of the downfall told in
private. He suggested. however that
time be granted both sides for further
consideration OF the matter
Here the proceedings We're Interrupted /
BY the entrance of the Grand Jury. |
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw stepped away from
the witness chair. She looked glad for
the respite.
With the matter for public hearing |
o. the more sensational details of her |
testimony still unsettled until Monday. |
She soon returned to the stand TO ide4- |
tify certain letters written TO her by |
TAaT. For the time being her relations |
with White tlal been dropped
Adjournment was then ordered