The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
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warned the district attorney that he was
taking too wide latitude.
After an exchange OF questions as to
DR.. Evans's qualifications as an expert
In insanity cases. Mr.. Jerome read por-
tons of the iatter's testimony in an
other case, In which he stated that all
cases of insanity could be classed under
five grand divisions. Mr.. Jerome took
these divisions up one at a time and
asked him II Thaw now or at any time
suffered from that particular class.
ldiocy. imbeclltty and demenia were dis
missed. When 1t came to melancholia,
DR.. Evans said he was certain that at
some time Thaw suffered from an insane
condition of mind which might be classei
under the grand division of melanchoia.
Would Not Say Melancholia.
Have you an opinion as to hts pres
ent mental condition."
Il have an opinion, but 1t Is mad
equate.''
The question is, do you consider
Tbaw demented to-day?''
NO. replied DIR. Evans.
In your opinion was he ever de-
mented?'
No. said DR.. Evans.
AT what time did Thaw suffer from
insane melancholia?'
You tried to get me to say it was
melancholia.'' replied DR.. Evans, .'but I
said 1t was in a melancholic state Of
mind. It was depressed state, but not
distinct or fixed form of mela nchola'
AT what time was he so suffering?'
81 should say about the time Of his
marriage and the making Of his will''
You believe, then. that he was in
sane at the time of his marriage?"
lie was not mentally sound at that
time-there was temporary aberra-
ton
Based solely on your aminations.
and excluding everything else, do you
think he was suffering from melan-
cholta at any other tine?" asked Mr.,
Jerome.
Was Melancholic at Shooting.
II believe that at the time OF the
shooting and a little before he was
in q depressed or melancholic condi-
ton
Mr.. Jerome tried to tie the doctor
down to o positive statement that he
could. by his examinations. and ex-
Guiding everything else, state whether
or not Thaw was ufferipg from mel
ancholia on April II, 1905, the day
of his marriage. This, the doctor would
not state positively
But by taking into consideration the
will and codicil as we'll. can you state
whether he was insane at the time OF
his n,arriage?"
Yes, as ] havo said. / think he was
OF unsound mind. could not classify
it, for 1t might change from one form to
| another" sg
Attorney, jerome handed tho witness a
copy OF the Thaw will, and asked him ia
point out the mental depression in 1t. &
L fp< :
piece ofapaper." said DR., Evans.
He then read paragraph OF tho will,
| In which Thaw provided fund OF $4,000
for the prosecution of any persons who
might be suspected In connection with his
thkng off.
This" explained DR.. Evans. Showed
a perturbation of mind, an agitation and
an apprehensiveness. If this does no,
constitute a, melancholic state. then
am mistaken in my construction of tn.
phrase"
"You arc hero with the permission
OF your directors, supposee' broke
IN Mr. Jerome suddenly.
None of His Business.
Yes; one is here In this room-the
chairman of the medical committee"
You have tho permission In writ
|tng?"
/ ''Why--well, In the first place, dom,
| think It's any OF your business"
Mr.. Jerome did not continue on the
subject.
How long did this defendant sue-
fer from melancholln 2" asked the dis
/ trict attorney.
THAT Is something could not say.
STOW long does this state usually
last In q person afflicted with simple
or delusionary !nsanity'"
.I8i"It varies greatly. Sometimes only
one dab"
do ytu know enough about this sub
iect to say whether or not such q re
coyery would be unusual?"
~ should say II would
I'D you ever hear. Of such q case'n
3 u have had cases clear w during N