Killed By A Nail In The Boot

au ïnquest was held recently concerning the death of George Wood.aged 32 years, lately residing at North Kensington, England. The evidence showed that about six weeks previous :he deceased complained of a nail in his boot having punctured his foot. Afterward the toe began o swell, and he complained of hoarseness. Early one morning he had a sudden spasm and 'his jaw became locked. He was removed to the infirmary, where he died he next day. Dr. H. P. Potter said, when admitted the deceased back was arched; ;he had spasms of the limbs; ie was unable to take food, his jaws eing locked; and there was marked ockjaw. There was a small puncture n the foot, which was swollen. Death was due to asphyxia, following tetanus, he result of a punctured wound in he foot, caused by a nall in the boot.