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Mr. Shelton Hooper. A nd how inuch are head stones?
A. Forty-five cents.
101/2
Q.-For a head stone or a number?
A. No these are the Government, the numbers are.
What is the size of a head stone?
A.-They are that height (illustrates) about 18 inches.
Q.-And is it granite dressed?
A. Yes.
Q. And inscription on it ?
A.-In Chinese.
2. And do you fix it for. forty-five cents?
A. Yes.
Q. How long does it take you to make one of these head stones and inscriptions and to fix it?
A. You must ask the stone-cutter to know that.
Q.—No, I am asking you, if you are there and see that stone made. I ask you how long it takes?
mean.
A.-Well, he takes them up the hill to fix them up. I dont follow him.
Q.-The actual dressing of the stone and the cutting of the granite. That is what I
A.-Well, you must ask him to know.
Q.-I am asking you.
A.-Well, I say he takes about two hours to do one.
Mr. Shelton Hooper (to the Interpreter) Now, if you would just tell him that we have the power to commit him if he shows any contempt. He has answered that question several times saying No.
The Chairman. (to the Interpreter) Tell him I have power to send him to prison for three months straight away if he doesn't tell the truth.
Witness cautioned for the third time :-—
A.--How do I know how long he takes to do things?
Mr. Lau Cha Pak.-He is living with you there?
A.Well, he is at work and I am in the matshed.
Q.—Where does he work ?
A. On the hill.