Mr Chatham:-
A.
Mr Gompertz:-
A.
Mr Chatham:-
A.
Dr Atkinson:-
A.
Had he the money with him at the time ?
I don't know.
(To Mr Chatham). Your question was "Had the witness the money at the time ?”.
Question repeated.
I took it out from my purse and gave it to him.
Is he in the habit of carrying about large sums like that with him ?
I have to pay big things every day.
Has this man ever been proceeded against by the Sanitary Board for not keeping his shop in a proper condition?
No.
Mr Thomson:-
He carries money regularly ?
A.
I always have money on my person.
How much has he got now ?
A.
I have got some scores of dollars.
The Chairman:-
Let us see them ?
Witness produces several dollar notes, adding "I always have it".
Mr Ward, have you any questions to put to this witness?
On the 24th April 1906, I was in charge of No 9 District.
Ask him what was the date of this occurrence.
(Witness). I don't remember the date.
It says so here on the paper.
Yes, what is the first day of the fourth moon?
A.
I put the shop right. I don't remember the date.
A.
He said something about the end of the third moon. About that time.
Dr Atkinson:-
Is his shop within that Inspector's District ?
A.
No, my shop is at Shektongtsui. You go up from the market.