The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-13

by all persons familiar with mental dis
eases. I also observed mis- suspicion OF me
and all around him lie still exhibited the
exaggerated ego and seemed disposed to
tell me what to do as examiner. rather
than follow my directions.
Vie sin exhibited delusicns Of persecu-
ton, "a condition Of revolt against these
fancied prosecutions because they were
unfair. Unlike melancholis, in this variety
of mental disease there is a condition OF
eXaltation"
DIR. Evans next described his third visit
TO Thaw-Septembe -.
"Mr. Thaw exhibited decisions Of suspI-
cion. lack Of confidence in his advisers, and
an explosiveness Of mental makeup char
acteristic of a person 81 unsound mind"
How long did the third visit last?"
"OLly fifteen minutes.
what else did you Observer"
There were no Authorizations Mr.
Thaw dismissed the physicians and had an
argument with his counsel, which shall
not narrate."
Formed an Opinion.
Were the oral statements made by Mr..
Thaw material in the formation of your
opinion as to his mental condition."
Yes"
Mr.. Jerome objected to this on the
ground that the alleged statements were
made subsequent 20 the homicide.
Were the conversations necessary to
enable an expert to form a correct judg-
ment as to this defendants then mental
condition."
'"They were not entirely necessary" re-
piled Dr. Evans. "but were highly i'm
portant."
Nov, what was il Mr.. Thaw said?"
District Attorney Jerome objected on
the ground that the answer involved un-
sworn statements of a defendant not
shown 10 have been Of unsouua mind.
Il will now ask you, doctor" continued
Mr. Delmas, If, as "A result OF your
eight examinations, you formed an
opinion as to this mans mental state at
the time Of your vlsits?''
His mental condition varied on the
various visits" DR.. Evans began.
Answer yes or no as TO whether you
formed an opinion" requested Mr.. Del
yes"
Dr. Evans then vert on TO the next
visit. which took place September q.
Dr. Wagner also was present
I'VE examined his general attitude. his
manner of entering the room, manner Of
thought and general department. He
still had the glaring eyes. was highly
nervous, and still suspicious of every
one"
Thorough Examination Made.
when did you next see himT' asked
Mr.. Delmas.
'On September =. when with Or. Wag-
Al.
pose OF making a physical examination,
which was done. Mr.. Thaw being exam
ined from head 10 foot. We examined
the body as 20 general nutrition; we ex-
amined the heart and the pulse; we
searched for evidences of drug habits or
serious disease; there was search for
tremors. we tested the sensibility of the
surface Of the body, We also tested the
power Of recollection and perception; eX-
amined the Crauial nerves and submitted
MT Thaw 20 all the ordinary tests as 10
mental uusoundness.'
Or. Evans sajd the next visit was on
September -
MANY Of the previous tests were re-
peated. We asked various questions, and
the prisoner gave his own answers 10
them and made diagram with
matches"
Mr. Jerome objected 20 the diagram
but was oveIruied by Justice FITZGERALD.
and the witness was told 90 proceed.
Mr. Thaw took matches and tooth
picks and placed them so as 10 show posi-
tons. which may have been clear TO him,
but were confusing 10 me. / did not
TANK his explanations were clear or log
icaIT
what was his condition or that day ?''
''Iie was calm. Jess suspicious. and more
Coundmg than on previous visits While
Dee still showed some nervous agitation
aud the peculiar glancing from side 10
side. as il 20 be- sure there was nothing
wrong. I'm "a general way ne was more
composed. Ills manner was more delib-
crate. although he stiH had a somewhat
exaggerated opinion Of his own impor-
lance"
The next visit Or. Evans described was
on October !, when he was again accom-
panied by Dr. Wagner
This time Mr. Thaw was extremely
cordial, and talked 10 me like q brother
OF friend. He still in "A modified manner
continued 10 dictate the course OF the
conversation, but not so much so as he
had done before. He was still somewhat
nervous, but there was no such suspicious
glances"
The eighth and last visit. Dr.. Evans
said, was on October s.
1--WE had "a protracted interview with
Nr. Thaw, tn which subject near to his
heart was discussed. IT lasted two hours, %
said Dr. Evans.
Under the rulings Of the court, can
you say anything further regarding this
visit2"
Under the courts eliminations. there Is
nothing more / can say"
At this point court took q recess for
luncheon.
rhaw's Thirty-Sixth Birthday.
This is Thaw's thirty-sixth birthday
and when a. Russell Peabody one Of his
counsel, arrived at the Tombs the young
prisoner was forced TO smile and say:
well, this is unlike any birthday / ever
had This glorious cold weather is the
only present I have received up to the
present time.