A. No, I didn't know as it does. You may have dozens of convulsions and not have — Q (Interrupting) They would leave no trace of them ? A No violence in any way. Q You might bite the tongue in convulsion. A Possibly, yes. Q Now, in performing this autopsy, you say the thyroid was pushed upwards and outwards ? A. Yes; that's one thing I might not have made clear in the report-it's a very good point-upwards and out\wards, as you say. Q. How long had that fracture taken place before death ? A. Well it had taken place long enough to produce ecchyiaosus. There was blood around it. Q In other words it was broken before circulation had ceased, you can't tell how long ? A. No; It would'nt be just for me to be too definite on that. Q . That's all, Doctor. Re-direct examination by Mr Devitt. Q. You are retained by fee, by the City of Trail, as Medical Health officer ? A. Yes. Q It was not your duty to visit him until instructed by the Board of health ? A No. Q Were there any discolorations, Doctor ? A. Yes. Q External, I mean ? A. -No. i. There was no discoloration ? A. I saw no discoloration—on the skin you mean ? Q Yes. Q Now there's another thing/ In about the trychea— EC Archives GR-0419 BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Box 95 File 1903/18 Attorney General documents.