The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-04
LIBERTY OF THAW
REALLY MEANS HE
GOES TO ASYLUM

GUES III ASYLUM
Continued From First Page.)
inson had held in allegiance his deci-
sion on the writ of habeas corpus
sworn out by John Boudrcau chief OF
the Coaticook police. Bondreau az an
interested party" asked that Thaw
be forced from mis- refuge in the Shcr-
brooke Jail
This afternoon Justice Hutchinson
announced that he had made his dcci-
sion, and asked that attorneys for both
sides and Thaw assemble in his cham
bers Immediately. one by one the chief
hSures In the drama appeared.
Assemble In Court.
Attorneys Mckeown. White and
Fraser represented Thaw. while Hec-
tor Ncrrct. jacob Nicoll and Samuel w.
Jacobs appeared for New York state
interests. in addition. there were a
score OF newspaper men and the immi-
grafton officers. Il. Blake Robertson,
inspectors Williams and Reynolds and
number OF helmeted Dominion po-
lice. The Justice entered the room at
o'clock and took his seat beside his
desk. There was half an hour OF al
most complete silence while the com
ing Of Thaw was awaited
Ihaw's attorneys We're glum. for they
the moment the provincial authorities
interfered. In the Jail Thaw packed his
belongings and said farewell to the
attendants. He also had been prepared
Tor the decision. Nevertheless when
ne entered the courtroom his forehead
was beaded with Precipitation. lie was
attircd IN the same neat gray suit that
he had previously Worn, and from his
lapel hung Il red "tag-day" card, signi-
lying he had contributed TO ST Vim
cents Hospital
Just after Thaw entered. Justice
Globensky. who had decided in his
favor once, and Magistrate Dupuls. OF
Coaticook. Thaw sympathizer. Jus
tice Hutchinson. with a single glance
az Thaw. began speaking.
Freed AEninst Wish.
Justice Hutchinson's hands t.enbled
as he read his decision, which com
prised half n dozen typewr!ttenf sheets.
Whether the said Harry X. Thaw
wishes 10 exercise and enjoy his per
sonal liberty or not, he Is entitled TO
his full liberty, and he is hereby lib
Grated and discharged from his pres
ent detention in said jail. and ne is
hereby restored 10 the liberty when
ne cntoyed previous TO his arrest and
detention concluded Justice Hutch!n-
son
Al the same time two OF Thaw's
attorneys. Messrs. McKeown and White.
stepped over 10 his side and threw
their arms about his shoulders Thaw
controlled mis- emotion admirably. and
bcckoned TO news representative and
passed MIN this note: is il true that
English law allows 4 secret trial with
the public excluded when a mans life
or liberty is a; stake like in Turkey
or B.. gar!a?"
In Custody Again.
Before the reporter could reply. In
specior Reynolds. big. bulky and red
faced moved TO Thaw's side and laid
mis- hand his shoulders. Thaw
reached up and shook hands with the
!mm! grafton man.
I'm ready whenever you are" he
said quietly.
He shook hands with Jailer LaForce
and the aged Sheriff Aylncr, and then
walked slowly down the corridor.
fanked By four Dominion policemen
and three immigration officers. Two
touring cars We're waiting ut the side
entrance OF the courthouse in Strath-
coma square. Thaw entered the first
with T.. Blake Robertson and three Do
minon policemen. In the second car
came other policemen and immigration
! inspectors. II was evident that no
chances were being taken of an at
tempt TO rescue the prisoner
Hack to Conticook.
The dash TO Coaticook was accom-
plished under lowering clouds that
now and then spattered rain down upon
/ the narrow road.
The journey to Coaticook occupied
one hour and twenty-eight minutes
Arriving there, Thaw was Immediately
taken TO the immigration detention
room. on the second floor OF the Grand
/ Trunk Railroad Station building This
is a room about fifteen feet By ten
feet plainly furnished. but comforta-
BILE.
After Thaw had been placed in the
detention room. the immigration men
motored to the Coaticook House. where
Mr. Jerome and Deputy Attorney-G Cen
eral Kennedy, of New York, and Dr.
Kieb awaited them. There ensucd a
conference. at which deportation ar
rangements were discussed.