regard to what came under your own observation. I am now going to put questions on matters of opinion. manner in which you traced the arsenic—found it—are you able to form an opinion in what manner it was exhibited—that is taken or administered Witness—Do you mean as to the successive quantities given or the form Mr. Wilkinson—The simple form, when ther solid or solution?—Yes, from the fact that I found practically no solid white arsenic in the intestinal canals—the stomach and intestines—I have formed the opinion that it was not in that form to any large extent.
Mr. Lowder—That is an important answer. I should like to take it down.
Witness—I should say it was exhibited in solution for the. most part, because I found so very little white arsenic in the stomach and intestines. That is opinion, not knowledge.
Mr. Wilkinson—Is what you observed consistent with its having been exhibited in the form of Fowler's Solution?—That is what I mean by solution—Fowler's Solution.
'With regard to the form in which lead was taken, can you form an opinion with regard to' as to how it was probably taken?—It was rebably taken in a soluble form. I don't think I have facts to enable me to say more.
Was it consistent with it having been exhibited in the form of sugar of lead Now Iam going to ask your opinion as to the cause of death, and I am first going to ask you whether you were able to form any very definite opinion from the inspection and analysis alone?—That death was caused by arsenic.
T believe you have heard the evidence of Dr. Wheeler, Dr. Todd and Dr. May, both as to symptoms and post mortem apbearances?—I have.
Having heard that evidence and having made an inspection and analysis, and taki these all into consideration, what opinion have you formed with regard to the cause of death? Is there any symptom you have heard that is inconsistent with arsenical poisoning?—No, none inconsistent, but the drowsiness one would not have expected.
Is it that the drowsiness would not be caused by arseni¢?—It is not a usual symptom of arsenic.
Mr. Wilkinson—Are you able to form an opinion whether the arsenic was exhibited or administered in cne dose or repeated doses?—Yes, from the history of the case.
Taking the evidence of the three medical men snd your own experience in the matter.—The case appears to me clearly one in which arsenic was given repeatedly and in increasing doses, my reason being The Judge—Do you want his reason Mr. Wilkinson—No, I don't think it is necessary.
The Judge—It can be elicited. if necessary, Mr, Wilkinson (to witness)—Are you able from the same evidence and experience to form an opinion whether it was administered to the patient by himself or administered to him by others?
Witness—To form an opinion from—Mr. Wilkinson—From the whole medical evidence.
Witness—And my own knowledge?
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