INDEX.
varieties (napellus, ferox), [568]
alkaloids, aconitine or aconitia, [569]
pseudaconitia, [569]
aconine and pseudaconine, [570]
extraction and tests—
taste, [572]
physiological, [572]
chemical, [573]
extraction and texts—
taste, [572]
physiological, [572]
chemical, [573]
history and preparations, [574]
doses, fatal, [575]
fatal period, [576]
cause of death, [577]
post-mortem appearances, [577], [581]
treatment and antidotes, [577]
remarks. Phosphoric acid test, [579]
Use in dysentery, [579]
Colour of aconitia, [580]
Case referred to by Dr. Stevenson, [580]
ALKALOIDS,
chemically and physiologically considered, [4]
general process for extracting, [5-8]
morphia, curarine, solanine, [8]
Guy’s subliming cell, [9]
general reagents, [10-12]
ptomaines or cadaveric, [13], [14]
ALLOYS OF ANTIMONY, [491]
ALLOYS OF ARSENIC, [374], [381]
ALMONDS, BITTER, [59], [60], [78]
ANALYSIS,
quantitative, indispensable in cases of poisoning by antimony, mercury, and lead, [3]
ANGINA PECTORIS,
Dr. Richardson (Palmer’s trial), [175], [289]
ANILINE DYES,
arsenic in, [379]
ANIMAL CHARCOAL,
reagent for alkaloids, [11]
symptom of poisoning by, [2]
properties. Chap. IX., [490]
alloy of, in different metals, [491]
compounds of, chlorides, sulphides, [491]
oxides, hydride, [492]
tartar emetic, solubility, [493]
composition, uses and occurrences, [494]
doses and preparations, [495]
fatal dose and fatal period, [496]
physiological effects, [497]
antidotes, [497]
separation and tests. Reinsch’s, [498]
Marsh, [500]
preparation used, [502]
quantity, [503]
remarks (Pritchard’s case), [505]
(Smethurst’s), [507]
Addenda—bismuth, [510]
grey powder, [513]
ANTISEPTIC,
arsenic as an, [376]
APPLE PIPS,
amount of prussic acid in, [59], [60]
element. Chap. VII., [373]
taste of (Christison), [321-3]
trioxide of, [374]
uses and occurrences of, [376-381]
steeping wheat—soap—antiseptic, [376]
glass—for fur in boilers—candles, [376]
wood preserving—sheep washing—paints, [377]
wall papers—medicines, [378]
horses—teeth stopping—aniline dyes, [379]
rat and fly poisons—metal cleaning, [380]
arsenic eaters—cosmetic—bronzing, [380]
glucose beer—paper collars, [381]
speculum metal—inhaling, [381]
sulphides of, [381]
orpiment (Burdock’s case), [382], and note
acid, [382]
arsenates, [383]
trichloride, Arseniuretted hydrogen, [383]
extraction and tests, distribution, occurrence in soils, [384]
modification of old process, [385-7]
Marsh’s, [388]
Reinsch’s, [390]
doses, medicinal, poisonous, [391]
physiological effects of, [392]
treatment and antidotes, [393]
presence in common articles, [394]
attempted poisoning by forged prescription, [394]
remarks on evidence of Dr. Letheby (Merritt’s case), [395]
on Madeline Smith’s case, [395], note 396
supposed presence in sulphuretted hydrogen, [396]
See trials of [Madeline Smith], Pritchard, and Ann Merritt, Chap. VI.
ASHLEY, Mrs.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [19]
AYRTON, Dr.,
evidence of (Winslow’s trial), [487]
BABBINGTON, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [460]
BALL, GEORGE,
trial of, at Lewes, [49-52]
BAMFORD, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [99-100]
BANKES, ISABELLA,
case of, [448]
BARLOW, SILAS,
trial of, [268-75]
history of the case, [268]
symptoms of poisoning, [269]
medical evidence, [271]
analytical evidence, Dr. Lees, [272]
Dr. Bernays, [274]
defence and verdict, [275]
BARNES, LAVINIA,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [98-9]
BARRETT, Mrs.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [20]
BARWELL, Surgeon,
evidence of, post-mortem (Smethurst’s trial), [456]
BATEMAN, Mrs.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [41]
BEDBROOK,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [541]
BELLADONNA,
insensibility, symptom of poisoning by, [2]
dilates the pupil of the eye, [2]
BERNAYS, Dr. A. J.,
evidence of (Barlow’s trial), [274]
BERRY, Dr.,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [520]
BIRD, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [455]
BISMUTH,
potassio-iodide of, reagent for alkaloids, [10]
subnitrate, arsenic in, [510]
BLANC MANGE,
arsenic used for colouring, [377]
BOILERS, FUR IN,
arsenic used for removing, [376]
BOWERBANK, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [460]
BRAMWELL, Baron,
charge of (Dove’s trial), [260-2]
BRAND, Surgeon,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [524]
BRODIE, Sir B.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [117]
opinion of (Smethurst’s case), [478]
BROOKS, Mrs.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [92]
BRUCIA,
convulsions, symptoms of poisoning by, [3]
whence obtained, [284]
tests for, [285]
BURDOCK, M.A.,
trial for poisoning by orpiment, [382], note.
properties, [12-14]
resembling strychnia, [291]
in Lamson’s case, [550], [580], [537-8]
CALVERT, F. C., Chemist,
indestructibility of strychnia, [149], note
CAMERON, Dr.,
evidence of (Winslow’s trial), [482]
CAMPBELL, Lord Chief Justice (Palmer’s trial),
omission of Keeling’s evidence, [104], note
charge of, [220-31]
CANDLES,
arsenic used in, [376]
CANTHARIDES,
vomiting symptom of poisoning by, [2]
CARBONIC ACID AND OXIDE,
sudden death in poisoning by, [1], [2]
CASSAVA,
amount of prussic acid in, [59]
CAUDLE, Chemist,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [456]
CHAMPNEYS, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [23-7]
CHERRY KERNELS,
amount of prussic acid in, [59]
CHESHIRE, Postmaster,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [188-9]
CHLORAL AND CROTON CHLORAL,
insensibility, symptom of poisoning by, [2]
CHLORINE,
process for obtaining pure, xvi.
CHLOROFORM,
solvent for alkaloids, [4], [5]
antidote to strychnia, [290]
CHRISTISON, Professor,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [147-8]
(Dove’s trial), [248]
([Madeline Smith’s] trial), [315], [358]
CHRONIC POISONING,
symptoms of by antimony, mercury, lead, [3], [497]
CLARK, RUTHERFORD,
defence of Pritchard, [435]
CLUTTERBUCK, Mr.,
details of case of (Palmer’s trial), [123]
COCCULUS INDICUS,
symptom of poisoning by, [2]
COCKBURN, Attorney-General,
statement and reply (Palmer’s trial), [84-94], [209-19]
COOK,
murder of. See [Palmer].
COOPER, Analytical Chemist,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [28-33]
cross-examination, [33-9]
discovery of prussic acid in apple pips, [32], [60], [64]
COPLAND, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [460]
COPPER,
preparation of pure, [498]
CORBETT, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [323]
COSMETIC,
use of arsenic as a, [380]
bismuth, [510]
COWARD, Inspector,
conduct of (Merritt’s trial), [369]
CURARINE,
process for extracting, [8]
CURLING, J. B., Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [111]
CYANIDE OF POTASSIUM,
symptoms and post-mortem appearances, &c., [80]
DANIELL, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [119]
DEATH, SUDDEN,
evidence of poisoning by sulphuric, nitric, and hydrochloric acids, poisonous gases, carbonic oxide, arseniuretted and antimoniuretted hydrogen, kakodyl, strychnia, oxalic and prussic acid, [1], [2]
chloroform, sometimes, [2]
DE MEAU, French Consul,
evidence of (M. Smith’s trial), [338]
DEVONSHIRE, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [109], note—134, note
DIGITALIS,
insensibility evidence of poisoning by, [2]
dilates the pupils of the eyes, [2]
DODD, Chemist,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [544]
DOVE, Mrs.,
evidence as to her case (Palmer’s trial), [124]
DOVE, WILLIAM,
trial for murder of wife—early life, [233-5]
history of the case, [235-9]
symptoms—Ann Fisher, [239]
Mrs. Witham, [240]
Mrs. Wood, [241]
Mr. Scarth, [242]
medical and analytical evidence (Mr. Morley), [242-8]
(Mr. Nunneley), [248]
(Professor Christison), [248]
(Mr. Hobson and Mr. Teale), [249]
(Mr. Richard and Mr. William Hey), [250]
prisoner’s actions and statements (Ann Fisher), [250]
(Gray, Hicks), [251]
(Harrison, Jenkins, Scarth), [252]
defence—letter to the Devil, [253]
evidence of insanity (Dr. Williams), [254-7]
(Dr. Pyeman Smith), [258]
(Mr. J. Kitchen), [259]
judge’s charge, and verdict, [260-3]
confessions of, [263-8]
DRAGENDORFF,
process for alkaloids, [4]
DROPS AND MINIMS (Ball’s trial), [50-1]
table of relative proportions of, [81]
DUPRÉ, Dr.,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [538]
EDWARDS, Dr.,
evidence of (Winslow’s case), [484]
EGGLESHAM POISONING CASE (Agnes Montgomery), [52-3]
ESSENTIAL OILS,
vomiting symptom of, [2]
containing HCN, [60]
EYE,
action of poisons on the—opium, morphia, calabar bean, aconite?, and strychnia, contract the pupil; belladonna, henbane, tobacco, stramonium, digitalis, and hemlock, dilate the pupil, [2]
FIREWORKS,
arsenic in, [379]
antimony, [492]
FISHER, ANN,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [239], [251]
FISHER, ISHMAEL,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [191-3]
FLY POISONS,
arsenic in, [379]
FORMIC ACID,
to be tested for in supposed cases of poisoning by hydrocyanic acid, [82-3]
difference from sulphocyanide, [70]
FORSTER,
supposed case of tetanus, [177-8]
FOULNER,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [431]
FOWLER’S SOLUTION,
arsenite of potash, [378]
dose of, [391]
FRANKLIN,
trial of (arsenic in blanc mange), [377], note
FRESENIUS,
process for arsenic, [385]
GAGE, MARIA,
trial of (arsenic in rat poison), [379]
GAIRDNER, Dr.,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [399-403]
GAY, Dr. JOHN,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [179]
GILLETT, Mrs.,
evidence of (Merritt’s trial), [368]
GIRDWOOD, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [472]
GLASS MAKING,
arsenic used in, [376]
GLUCOSE BEER,
arsenic used in, [381]
GRANULES, GRITTY,
on spine (Palmer’s trial), [171], [292]
GRAY, MARGARET,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [251]
GRAY, R, E.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [177-8]
GUY, Dr.,
process for subliming alkaloids, [9]
HADLER, Mrs.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [41]
HAGGART, C.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [340]
HANDYSIDE, Lord,
judgment in Madeline Smith’s trial, [361]
HARLAND, Dr.,
evidence, post-mortem (Palmer’s trial), [105-9]
HARRISON (the witchman),
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [252]
HART, Mrs.,
history of (Tawell’s trial), [41]
HAWKINS, Sir H.,
remarks on Poisons Acts (Lamson’s trial), [544], note
charge of (Lamson’s trial), [555]
HEHNER,
tin in canned provisions, [504]
HEMLOCK,
symptoms of poisoning by, [2]
antidote to tetanus, [293]
HERAPATH, Chemist,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [163-6]
letter to the Times, [165], note
and Dr. Taylor (Smethurst’s trial), [507]
HEY, R. and W. Medical men,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [250]
HICKS, MARY,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [251]
HOBSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [249]
HOPE, Lord Justice Clerk,
judgment on L’Angelier’s diary (Madeline Smith’s trial), [359]
charge (Madeline Smith’s trial), [352-5]
HORSES,
use of arsenic for, [379]
HOSPITAL, LONDON
case of tetanus at, [178]
HOSPITAL, ROYAL FREE,
case of tetanus at, [179]
HOWARD, Mrs.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [28]
HYDRIDE OF ANTIMONY, [492]
HYDRARGYRUM CUM CRETA (grey powder),
composition of, [513]
HYDROCHLORIC ACID,
purification of, xvi.
synonyms and properties, [55]
variations of strength of, [55-6]
British Pharmacopœia (HCN), [57]
sources of, [58-61]
the quickest poison, [2]
quantity in apple pips (Cooper), [32]
(Thomas), [40]
(C. G. Stewart), [59-60]
tests for detection of, preliminary, [61-3]
odour test (Tawell’s trial), [24], [34]
smell-blindness (Stewart), [63-7]
silver test, [67-8]
Prussian-blue test, [69]
sulphur test, [70]
guaiacum, uranium, picric acid, cupric sulphate, cobalt chloride, potash and mercuric oxide tests, [71]
peroxide of hydrogen test, [72]
mercurous nitrate test, [72]
apparatus for the silver, Prussian-blue, and sulphur tests, [72-3]
salts of, [73-8]
potassium cyanide, [73-4]
mercuric cyanide, [74-5]
cyanides of the heavy metals, [75]
double cyanides, [75-6]
sulphocyanides (Pharaoh’s serpent), [77]
in the saliva, [78]
oil of bitter almonds, amount in, [78]
antidotes to, medicinal uses of, fatal dose, [79]
symptoms of poisoning by, and post-mortem appearances, [78-80]
how long after death discoverable, [81-3]
HYDROGEN, SULPHURETTED,
death by, [1]
supposed presence of arsenic in, [396]
reagent for antimony, [501]
IGASURIA and IGASURIC ACID, [285]
INGLIS, Dean of Faculty,
defence of Madeline Smith, [342-52]
INGLIS, Lord Justice Clerk,
charge at Pritchard’s trial, [445]
INHALING ARSENIC,
in asthma and bronchitis, [381]
INSANITY,
plea of, evidence in support of (Dove’s trial), [254-60]
affidavits in support of (Lamson’s case), [561]
INSENSIBILITY,
symptom of poisoning by morphia and opium, henbane, stramonium, nicotine, darnel, hemlock, fools’ parsley (doubtful), water hemlock, Indian hemp, woody nightshade, berries of potato, lobelia inflata, foxglove, cocculus indicus, some fungi, chloroform, chloral, croton chloral, amylene, methylene dichloride, sulphuretted hydrogen, carbonic oxide, belladonna, [2]
not in strychnia, [288]
IVORY, LORD,
judgment on extracts from L’Angelier’s diary, [363]
JONES, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [101-4], [190]
JULIUS, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [453]
KEELING, MARY,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [104]
omitted by Lord Chief Justice, [104], note
KERR,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [431]
KILLERS, VERMIN,
KITCHEN,
evidence of insanity (Dove’s trial), [259]
LAMSON, G. H., Dr.,
trial for murder of brother-in-law. Chap. X., [514]
history of the case, [516-20]
evidence of medical attendants (Berry, Little), [520]
post-mortem (Little), [521-3]
(Bond), [524-6]
analytical evidence (Dr. Stevenson), [526]
(cross-examination), [532]
(Dr. Dupré), [538]
previous acts of (J. L. and W. Tulloch), [539]
(Bedbrook), [541]
purchase of poison by (C. A. Smith), [543]
(Dodd, Shilling), [544]
remarks on Poisons Act by judge, [544], note
surrender of prisoner, [546]
defence (Montagu Williams), [547-53]
reply (Solicitor-General, Herschel), [553-5]
judge’s charge (Sir H. Hawkins), [555-60]
verdict and sentence, [560]
affidavits in support of application for inquiry into his sanity, [561]
L’ANGELIER,
poisoning of. See [Madeline Smith].
extracts from diary, judgment on, [342-59]
did he commit suicide? 395-6
LAWRIE, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [325]
LEAD
process for alkaloids, [7], [279]
LEE, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [117]
LEES, Dr.,
evidence of (Barlow’s trial), [272]
LETHEBY, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [166-9]
(Merritt’s trial), [366], [395]
LEWIS, Sir C.,
decision in Smethurst’s case, [479]
LIQUOR,
strychniæ, [283]
arsenicalis, [379]
LITTLEJOHN, Dr.,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [424-5]
MACDONALD, W., Dr.,
evidence and cross-examination (Palmer’s trial), [180-2]
MACHATTIE,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [431]
MACLAGAN, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [326]
(Pritchard’s trial), [412], [422-3]
MARSH’S PROCESS (arsenic), [388]
(antimony), [500]
MAYER’S REAGENT FOR ALKALOIDS, [10]
MERCURY,
symptoms of, [3]
grey powder, [513]
stain on copper, [499]
MERRITT, ANN,
trial for poisoning her husband, [364-72]
medical and analytical evidence (Toulmin), [365]
(Letheby), [366]
purchase of poison by, [368]
acts and statements (Gillett), [368]
(Coward), [369]
prisoner’s defence, [371]
charge and verdict, and reprieve, [372]
case referred to at Palmer’s trial, [168]
METALLIC STAINS ON COPPER,
distinctions between, [499]
METALS,
cleansing and bronzing of, by arsenic, [380]
MILLER, Dr.,
evidence of (Winslow’s trial), [486]
MILLS, ELIZABETH,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [94-8]
MINIMS AND DROPS,
table of relative proportions of, [81]
MONCKTON, Dr.,
evidence of (post-mortem, Palmer’s trial), [109]
[MORLEY], Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [124-7]
(Dove’s trial), [242-7]
MORPHIA,
symptom of poisoning by, [2]
distinction from strychnia, xv.
process for extracting, [8], [9]
was it used by Palmer? 291
MORSON’S ACONITINE, [577-9]
MOTIVE,
remarks on (Inglis, defence of M. Smith), [347]
(Inglis, charge, Pritchard’s trial), [445]
(Hope, Lord Justice Clerk, M. Smith’s trial), [439]
(Shee, Serjeant, defence of Palmer), [201]
MYATT, GEORGE, Saddler,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [92], note
MYATT, JAMES, Postboy,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [193-4]
NEWTON,
chemist, evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [184], and note
NEPALINE AND NAPELLINE,
aconite alkaloids, [569], [577]
NEURALINE,
preparation of aconite, [579]
NITRIC ACID,
test for brucia, [285]
for morphia, xv., [6], [285] note
NORBLAD, Surgeon,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [36-7]
NUNNELEY, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [152-63]
(Dove’s trial), [184], and note
ODLING, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [464]
ORPIMENT,
composition and properties, [381]
Mary Ann Burdock, [382], and note
OXIDATION TEST FOR STRYCHNIA, [280]
OXIDES OF ANTIMONY, [495]
OXIDES OF ARSENIC, [374], [382]
PAINTS,
arsenic in, [377]
[PALMER], WILLIAM,
trial of, for murder of J. P. Cook. Chap. II., [84]
his connection with Cook, [84-94]
health of Cook, [90-1], note
sickness of Cook at Shrewsbury, [91-3]
Cook’s symptoms at Rugeley (Elizabeth Mills), [94-6]
(Lavinia Barnes), [98]
(Mary Keeling), [104]
medical evidence (Bamford), [99-100]
(Jones), [101-4]
post-mortem (Harland), [105-9]
(Monckton), [109]
(Devonshire), [109], note, [134], note
medical experts (J. B. Curling), [111]
(Dr. Todd), [114]
(Daniell, Solly, Lee), [119]
(Sir Benjamin Brodie), [117]
(Dr. Jackson), [119-20]
late cases of strychnia (Agnes Sennett), [121]
(Mrs. S. Smyth, Romsey), [122]
(Mr. Clutterbuck), [123]
(Mrs. Dove, see [Morley]), [124-7]
analytical evidence (Dr. Taylor), [128-45], [291]
(Rees and Brande), [145]
(Professor Christison), [146-8]
medico-scientific evidence for defence, points of, [149-50], [288]
(Mr. Nunneley), [152-63]
(Mr. Herapath), [163-6]
(Dr. Letheby), [166-9]
(Professor Rogers), [170]
(Dr. F. Wrightson), [170]
(Mr. Partridge), [171-3]
(Pemberton and Robinson), [174]
(Dr. Richardson), [175], [468], [289].
cases of tetanus on part of defence, [177-82]
purchase of poison by, [183-5]
acts of, during illness and after death of Cook, [186-96]
J. Myatt, evidence of, [193]
letter to the coroner, &c., [194-5]
committal of, for murder, and conduct in gaol, [196]
evidence of, in forged bill case, [196], note
defence of, by Mr. Serjeant Shee, [196-208]
reply of Attorney-General, [208]
charge of Lord Campbell, [220]
verdict and sentence, [231]
remarks of Sir James Stephen, [231]
suggested use of morphia by, [291]
PARKE, Baron,
charge of (Tawell’s trial), [42-7]
PARTRIDGE, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [171]
PATERSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [404-26]
PATTERSON, Servant,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [398]
PEMBERTON, Surgeon,
evidence of (Winslow’s trial), [486]
PENNY, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [357]
(Pritchard’s trial), [413], [418], [420], [426]
PERKINS, Constable,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [23]
PHOSPHO-ANTIMONIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [12]
PHOSPHO-MOLYBDIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [10]
PHOSPHO-TUNGSTIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [11]
PHOSPHORIC TEST FOR ACONITIA. See [Aconite].
PICKERING, Surgeon,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [38]
PICRIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [11]
PIPERINE AND PYROXANTHINE,
distinctions from strychnia, [156], [281]
PLATINIC CHLORIDE,
reagent for alkaloids, [12]
POLLOCK, Lord Chief Baron,
censure of Inspector Coward, [369-70]
charge (Smethurst’s trial), [473-7]
report to Home Secretary, [478]
PORTER,
does it disguise HCN? 37, [65]
POTASSIUM TRI-IODIDE AND POTASSIO-MERCURIC-IODIDE,
reagents for alkaloids, [10]
PRINCIPLES,
to be observed in testing for poisons, [14], [15]
PRITCHARD, Dr.,
trial of, for murder of wife and mother-in-law, [397-448]
history of the case (Patterson, McLeod), [398]
symptoms (Gairdner, Paterson), [399]
medical attendants, evidence of (Gairdner), [403]
(Paterson), [404-26]
purchase of poisons by, [412]
post-mortem examinations (Maclagan), [413-18]
chemical analysis of medicines in Pritchard’s room, [413]
of bodies (Penny), [418]
of bottle of Battley’s solution, [419]
experiments with Battley’s solution on animals, [420-1]
causes of death (Dr. Maclagan), [422-3]
(Dr. Littlejohn), [424-5]
(Dr. Paterson), [426]
declarations (official) of, [427]
witnesses for defence (Dr. M. Taylor), [430]
(Simpson, Foulner, Kerr, and McHattie), [431]
speech of Solicitor-General, [431]
Rutherford Clark for prisoner, [435]
judge’s charge, [445]
verdict, confession, [447]
PRUSSIC ACID. See [Hydrocyanic Acid].
PSEUDACONITIA. See [Aconite].
PTOMAINES. See [Cadaveric Alkaloids].
RAT POISONS,
arsenic in, [379]
RICHARDSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [175]
(Smethurst’s trial), [466]
ROBERTS, Chemist,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [183]
ROBERTSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [174]
ROGERS, Professor,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [170]
(Smethurst’s), [469]
ROSS, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [180]
SALTS OF HYDROCYANIC ACID,
symptoms, [79]
post-mortem appearances, [80]
SARGEANT, J.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [91]
SAVAGE, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [90], note
SCARTH, Chemist, [242]
evidence of, (Dove’s trial), [242]
SCHEIBLER’S REAGENT FOR ALKALOIDS, [11]
SENNETT, AGNES,
case of tetanus (Palmer’s trial), [121]
SHEE, Serjeant,
speech for defence (Palmer’s trial), [196-208]
SHEEPWASH,
arsenic in, [377]
SHILLING,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [544]
SILICO-TUNGSTIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [12]
SMETHURST,
trial of, for murder of Isabella Bankes, [448-79]
history of the case (Ballantine), [449-53]
evidence of medical attendants (Julius), [453-5]
(Bird and Caudle), [455-6]
post-mortem examination (Barwell), [456-8]
(Wilks), [458-9]
medical experts for prosecution (Todd), [459]
(Buzzard, Copland, Bowerbank, and Babbington), [460]
analytical evidence (Taylor), [461-4]
(Herapath’s letter on, Odling), [460]
medical and analytical evidence for defence, [465-73]
(Dr. Richardson), [466]
(Drs. Rogers and Thudichum), [469]
(Dr. Cornelius Webb), [470]
(Dr. Girdwood), [472]
(Dr. Tyler Smith), [473]
judge’s charge (Pollock), [473-7]
reference to Brodie, [478]
pardon, [479]
conviction for bigamy, [452]
proof of Miss Bankes’ will, [452]
SMITH, C. A., Chemist,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [543]
SMITH, JEREMIAH,
examination and cross-examination (Palmer’s trial), [185], note
SMITH, MADELINE,
trial of, for murder, [295], [359]
history of the parties, [295-8]
declaration of the accused, [298-300]
L’Angelier’s symptoms (Mrs. Jenkins), [300-3]
medical attendants, evidence of (Dr. Thomson), [304]
(Dr. Steven), [305]
post-mortem examination (Appendix A), [355]
analytical evidence (Dr. Penny), [307]
(Prof. Christison), [315-58]
medical experts for defence (Dr. Lawrie), [325]
(Dr. McLagan), [326]
opportunities of administering poison—1st charge, [329]
2nd charge, [330]
3rd charge, [332]
conduct and statements of (M. de Meau), [337-42]
(C. Haggart), [340], note
proposed evidence from L’Angelier’s diary (Appendix C), [342], [359]
the defence, [342]
judge’s charge and verdict, [352-5]
quantity of arsenic found in body of a murdered person (Appendix B), [353]
SMITH, PYEMAN, Dr.,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [258]
SMITH, TYLER, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [473]
SMYTH, Mrs.,
case of tetanus (Palmer’s trial), [122]
SOLANINE,
extraction of, [8]
SOLLY, Surgeon,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [117]
SONNENSCHEIN’S REAGENT FOR ALKALOIDS, [10]
SPECULUM METAL,
arsenic in, [381]
SPINAL GRANULES (Palmer’s trial), [171-4]
specimens at St. Thomas’ Hospital, [292-3]
STEPHEN, Mr. Justice,
notes on Palmer’s trial, [169], [231-2]
Dove’s trial, [268]
Smethurst’s trial, [478-511]
STEVEN, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [305]
STEVENS,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [91], note
STEVENSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [526-32]
STRYCHNIA (Chapter V.), [276]
sources and properties of, [277]
separation of, [278-80]
STRYCHNIA TESTS,
microscope, taste, colour, [279], [280]
galvanic (Letheby), [282]
Marshall Hall’s, bichromate of potash, [282]
picric acid, sodium nitrite, mercuric chloride, [283]
preparations of (table), [283]
vermin killers, [283-4]
doses, medicinal, [285]
fatal period for, [286]
symptoms of, in man, [287]
post-mortem appearances, [289]
treatment and antidotes, [290]
value of colour tests, [291]
discovery of, in the tissues, [291]
did Palmer poison Cook with morphia? 292
supposed preparation of spinal gritty granules, [292-3]
differences between morphia and, xv.
SULPHIDES,
TANNIN OR TANNIC ACID,
reagent for alkaloids, [12]
antidote to antimony, [497]
TARTAR EMETIC. See [Antimony], [494]
TAWELL, JOHN,
trial of, for murder of Mrs. Hart, [16-49]
previous life of, [17]
symptoms of poison (Ashley, Barrett), [19], [20]
conduct at Slough, [21]
arrest of (Williams, Wiggins), [22]
statement by (Perkins), [23]
medical evidence (Champneys), [23-7]
previous attempt to poison (Howard), [28]
analytical evidence (Cooper), [28-36]
(Norblad, Pickering), [36-8]
purchase of poison by (Thomas), [39], [40]
history of Mrs. Hart (Bateman, Hadler), [41]
defence (Kelly), [41-2]
judge’s charge (Parke), and verdict, [42-7]
confession, question about publication of, [48]
legal dispute about his Australian property, [48-9]
TAYLOR, A. S., Dr., Analyst,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [128-45]
(Smethurst’s trial), [461-4]
and Herapath, [507]
TAYLOR, MICHAEL, Dr.,
evidence of (Pritchard’s trial), [430]
TEAL, Dr.,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [249]
TEETH STOPPING,
arsenic used in, [378]
THOMPSON, Dr.,
evidence of (Madeline Smith’s trial), [304]
THUDICHUM, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [469]
TODD, Dr.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [114]
(Smethurst’s trial), [459]
TOYS,
coloured with arsenic, [378]
TRI-IODIDE AND TRIOXIDE OF ARSENIC. See [Arsenic].
TULLOCH, J. L. and W.,
evidence of (Lamson’s trial), [539]
petition to Home Secretary, [560]
VOMITING,
a symptom of poisoning by all irritant poisons, acids, alkalies, alkaline salts, &c., [2]
WALKER, PETER,
trial of (Egglesham poisoning), [51-2]
WALL PAPERS,
arsenic used in colouring, [378]
WEBB, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [470]
WIGGINS, Constable,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [22]
WILKS, Dr.,
evidence of (Smethurst’s trial), [458]
WILLIAMS, Inspector G. W. R.,
evidence of (Tawell’s trial), [22]
WILLIAMS, CALEB, Dr.,
evidence of (Dove’s trial), [254]
WILSON, CATHERINE,
case of tetanus (Palmer’s trial), [180]
WINSLOW, THOMAS,
trial of, for murder of Mrs. James, [479-89]
history of case, [479-82]
medical and analytical evidence (Cameron), [482]
(J. B. Edwards), [484]
(Ayrton), [487]
(Miller, Pemberton), [486]
prisoner’s statements, [487]
purchase of poison, [488]
charge and verdict, [489]
WITHAM, Mrs.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [124]
(Dove’s trial), [240]
WOOD, MARY,
evidence of, objection to, [233], note
(Dove’s trial), [241]
WOOD PRESERVING,
arsenic used for, [377]
WRIGHTSON, Dr. F.,
evidence of (Palmer’s trial), [170], [177]
YOUNG, Solicitor-General,
speech of (Pritchard’s trial), [431]
THE END.
BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.