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Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 273, 23 May 1907, Page 4

THt TRIAL OF PAOET. [per press association.] Wellington, May 22. Further evidence for the defence was called to-day. The brother of prisoner stated that on the morning of the tragedy he saw Claude, who appeared very dazed. He said "What am I here for? I don't remember anything." Witness also gave evidence as to accused's peculiar conduct on the night before the tragedy. Several other witnesses also made statements as to the eccentric behaviour of prisoner at intervals. Dr. Borghetti. eye specialist, called by counsel for accused, said he found Paget was suffering from optic atrophy, which meant degeneration of the optic nerve. There was abnormal dilation of the pupil which was consistent with spinal disorder and which accompanies the early stages of locomotor ataxia. Optic atrophy was a sign of degeneration of the nervous system. It was possible for atrophy of the optic nerve to be caused by extravasation of blood due to a blow. Cross-examined — He said he did not suggest that accused had optic atrophy to an extent to suggest any brain disease. Accused had spinal trouble and incipient locomotor ataxia. He also had astigmatism of the eyes, but not myopic astigmatism. Dr. Crosbie, medical superintendent of Sunnyside Asylum, said he thought accused was a sufferer from epilepsy. The man was insane, and should have been locked up three or four years ago. Dr. Collins said he had come to the conclusion that accused was an epileptic. This concluded the evidence for the defence. Dr. Eendal, an eye specialist, called by the Crown, said he had examined accused's eyes and found no trace of optic atrophy. The dilation of his eyes was not abnormal. It was due to an error of refraction. Dr. Henry, the gaol surgeon, said he had not noticed anything strikingly peculiar about accused. The Court at this stage adjourned until to-morrow.

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