1903/18 Rex vs. D.L. Ray and Wing Wo – murder (Trail)
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DEPOISITIONS OF WITNESSES.
William Thomas Hoyes, sworn, saith:-
Q. What is your name ?
A. William Thomas Hoyes.
Q. Your occupation ?
A. Physician and Surgeon.
Q. You reside in the City of Trail.
A. In the City of Trail.
Q. When did you first see the deceased ?
A. On the 17th.-about midday of the 17th.
Q. When did you first see him and what was he suffering from ?
A. After death or before ?
Q. Before death ?
A. I don't know when I first saw him, but professionally I presume about two months, more or less- it may have been two weeks more, or perhaps two weeks less.
Q. What did you find him suffering from ?
A. Physical examination at that time revealed to me that it was tubercular in character-that is a physical examination of the lungs-in other words, consumption;the starting stages or incipient stages of consumption.
Q. Would this cause death in a reasonable time ?
A. Yes, within a reasonable time.
Q. At that time how long would you give him to live; that is your medical opinion ?
A. I think at that time perhaps five or six months/ It depends upon the climate and so on; it is hardly a fair question. Perhaps in a regular climate he may live a year or more.
Q. When did you next see him ?
A. About midday of the 17th.
Q. Where was he ?
A. Over in the wash-house; I don't know the name of the wash-house.
Q. In a Chinese laundry ?