house." At that time I didn't know there was a dead Chinaman at all. Q Then you went and examined the premises ? A I went in and examined the premises. Q What position was the body in then ? A Extended straight, lying broad on his back; hands in this position (Indicating/). Q Hands folded ? A Well, about like that (indicating) above the stomach. Q Which way was he lying ? A On his back. Q But I mean otherwise; what direction ? A His head was in that direction, and his feet this way (indicating). The streets are not altogether north and south here . Q He was lying parallel with Bowery street ? A Yes. Q (By Mr Devitt) Supposing this is the entrance — Mr. Gillan (Interrupting) The doctor has answered the question now. Q Now you examined him somewhat carefully then, did you ? A Yes; casual examination; i convinced myself, at least I felt fully imbued with the idea , that there was something wrong. Q . How long had he been dead at that time ? A. I could'nt say. Q About how long.? A. Well, there's a certain, state of certain tines after death— -. Q (Interrupting) Some five or six hours ? A (Continuing) Sometimes it is modified by climate and so on, Mr. Gillan, and the condition, the physical condition in which a man was, the nature and character of his death, and so on. BC Archives GR-0419 Box 95 File 1903/18 BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Attorney General documents.