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also made the commitment sending him
to Sherbrooke Jail and executed the war
rant
Third-That the Canadian law entities
every man to a hearing before he is put
behind the bars. and Thaw was given
no such hearing.
Railroad Ticket Fight Center.
Under the law of the Dominion. It is
illegal for the same officer to perform the
functions enumerated in the second point
made by White.
While White vas presenting the appli-
cation for the writ, Shurtleft also was
busy. He had photos taken of a railroad
ticket which Thaw had in his possession
when arrested. Shurtleff said that this
was a ticket to Detroit. and that it was
photographed because Of fear that some
thing might happen to 1t.
This shows Thaws LAWYERS ara taking
no chances. and that everything Is not
going to be rely harmonious between
The Dominion's representatives and coun-
sci for the defense.
Though Thaw won today, his lawyers
foresee even greater danger ahead.
'"rhaw will win his liberty" they saw,
happen after the prisoners release on
the writ CT habeas CORPUS.
Two representatives of the Canadian
immigration service arrived here today.
They are d. B. White and W. NJ. Rey-
nolds. They were in court when the writ
was granted and are ready to grab Thaw
the minute he is freed. That is what
Thaw's lawyers are afraid of, and to-
night they were figuring out some plan
of delaying the habeas corpus proceed
ings. or, IL that failed. to secure a ruling
that their client is immune from action
by the immigration authorities. The
ticket to Detroit is the basis for the
latter contemplated action.
Arrest Nun rs 1haw Aid.
In the crowd that surrounded the court
today the Sherbrooke police arrested a
man answering the description of Roger
Thompson, one of the men accused of
conspiring to free Thaw from Matteawan.
Tonight he is confined in the same build
ing with Thaw. but they have not been
allowed to communicate with each
other.
On his arrest he was locked up without
the curiosity seekers about the building
being any the wiser. and it was not until
this evening that the townspeople be-
came aware that second arrest had been
made.
The prisoner gave the name of Mitchell
Thompson. and Immediately engaged
Solicitor Shurtleff. one of Thaw's counsel,
to protect his interests. Tonight Shurt-
left asserted that Thompson would have
no trouble in proving that he is innocent
of any crime. Thaw was not informed
of Thompson's arrest, according to J. H.
Leforce, governor of the Sherbrooke Jail.
Thompson will have to stay in jail
until next Friday, when his case viii be
heard by Judge Mulvena. He was un-
able TO furnish bail when arraigned.
and the Dominion authorities say they
will not accept cash bonds.
The anti-Thaw forces, headed by Hec-
tor Vearrette. X. C.. who will oppose the
habeas corpus writ before Judge Clio
pensKy tomorrow, were sweiiea To-Day by
the arrival of three New York State Of
ficiais. These were District Attorney
Conger and Sheriff Hornbeck of duchess
County. and Deputy Attorney General
Franklin Kennedy.
Conger and Hornbeck bore warrants
accusing Thaw of conspiracy, and Ken
needy was sent here by the New York
State legal department to assist in the
efforts to secure Thaw's return to that
commonwealth. The three officials held
long conference this evening, and at
its termination appeared hopeful that
they would be able to take their man
back with them.
The substance for Thaw's legal cam
paign will be handled by Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lauder Carnegie. the prisoners
brother-in-law and sister. who arrived
here from New York tonight. They
will decide IL ans more lawyers are
needed. and will engage an alienist to
prove that Thaw is sane IL an attempt
is made to deport him on the ground of
insanity. .r-