[94] This is probably an error of the reporter—rigid(?)
[95] The pills were produced at the inquest, and seen there by Dr. Lees, but not submitted for analysis, either to him or Dr. Bernays.
[96] In this the presence of strychnia was very distinct.
[97] The important evidence of this witness is given very briefly on the report of the trial. From the notes of the analyses made at the time in the laboratory I have been enabled to give it in greater detail.
[98] Morphia gives with nitric acid a deep orange unchanged by stannous chloride.
[99] See also case of Agnes Sennett, p. 121.
[100] A striking case of cure by chloroform is given in the London Med. Gazette for 1850, p. 187, quoted from the Boston Med. Journal, July, 1850.
[101] Palmer administered to Cook so few pills, that unless these consisted of solid morphia, which is impossible, they could not much affect the above conclusion.
[102] The words “causing to be administered” were struck out on the objection of Mr. Young that “they were not covered by the major part of the indictment, and not material in any way.”
[103] This was distinctly denied by Miss Giubilei, who had been a pupil teacher at the school.