New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-13

have come from the embalming fluid
used by the undertaken lie was afraid
that this might have been mistaken for
poison administered through the
mouth. He said he had looked up the
New York nav and found that it pro-
hibited the use OF embalming fluids
containing irritant poisons.
Naturally, felt relieved" ne said.
Now, as to this more serious charge
that Mrs Szabo's windpipe was dis.
placed and the inference that I struck
her a blow on the throat, doubt the
reports of the autopsy. There was no
struggle in the boat ! never laid my
| hands on her throat: nor did she strike
the side of the boat when she fell over
board. made every effort to save
her. am sure that everything will be
done decently, and ] am confident that
I WIFI be cleared when l have my day
| in court"
Sheriff Willis C. De Graw entered
the building about 10 o'clock, fol-
lowed by surging crowd. He was
attended by Detectives Thomas and
Flood, Of District Attorney Whitman's
staff. Gibson was just on the point Of
going out to see client Of his in Lib
erty street. The lawyer started
slightly when lie saw De Graw, but
was himself in q jiffy.
Asks Time for Business.
AT your service, gentlemen" he said
In his characteristic Unconditional tones.
81 have some important business mat
tiers on hand and had hoped for an
hour or two more
Sheriff De Graw grasped Gibson by
the arm. and the lawyer, turning 10
Detective Flood. listened 10 the latter's
reading Of the warrant aloud. Then
the detectives took their seats while
Gibson went through some Of his work.
For the next hour and half Gibson
sat at his desk and dictated letters 10
his stenogrspher and went through all
his personal papers in pigeonholes. He
said nothing, and acted as though he
expected TO be long time away from
hjs office. After while he got UP and
put on his hat. With hands showed
into his pockets he walked across the
floor from his desk 10 the window and
fumbled over railroad time tables in
his pockets. Then he called for a boot
black. He appeared remarkably calm.
Detective Thomas. who has had a long
experience, said he never witnessed a
more striking case Of nerve
In order that Gibson might not be
authorities decided 10 go by train 10
Fishkill leaving the Grand Central
Terminal at 30 o'clock. and thence 10
Newburg by ferry and TO Middletown
by automobile.
Shortly before the lawyer was led
away he called up his wife in Ruther-
ford
Don't worry, dear" he said. I've
been arrested and I'm going to Middle
town. l can't tell when I'll be back
Don't read the newspapers and don't
cry any more" Gibson then called up
several of his clients and disposed OF a
number of business matters. Deputy
De Graw at first thought he would take
his prisoner up 10 the Grand Central
by the subway. He finally changed his
mind and ordered an automobile.
Gibson said he wanted 10 retain a
lawyer who was familiar with Orange
County practice. He did nothing be-
fore ho left his office TO retain legal aid.
He did call In Warren Beebe, whose
name appears on the door OF Glbson's
Office. Both employ the same stenog-
rapher. but their business affairs are
not related.
Gibson's face was a little flushed
when he stepped into the street to
board the gray automobile thai was TO
take him TO the Grand Central Ter
minal. The crowd had been driven
back by the police. but great throns
lined the sidewalks in Liberty street.
Hundreds tried to follow the auto |