Gunner, William | Day 12

Called 3 times because of misleading evidence. Admitted to only 1 payment of £3 first from unspecified Ralph. 2nd appearance said he received £3 on table at ‘Locomotive’ Inn in West Street by John James Ralph. 3rd appearance admitted 1st payment of £3 from Mr George Ralph. Accused of being drunk. Lots of attitude!


Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee

Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 8 | Day 21


Witness Testimony:

  • 15269.

    Recalled and further examined. (Mr. Jeune,) Where do you live ? — 128, High Street.

  • 15270.

    Have you been examined before ? — Yes. 

  • 15271.

    You got money from more than one person, did you not ? — I do not know. 

  • 15272.

    The last time you were here, I think you told us so ? — Told you what ? 

  • 15273.

    That you got money from more than one person ?  — Yes. 

  • 15274.

    How many ? — Two, I think. 

  • 15275.

    (Mr. Holl.) Who did you get it from ? — I do not know. 

  • 15276.

    You must know. Who did you get the money from ? — I do not, know, I tell you. You have asked me twice. I tell you I do not know. 

  • 15277.

    We shall be obliged to get you to come here again, if you cannot tell us ?  — Then you can make me come here again, if you like. 

  • 15278.

    Answer the question. Did you get any money from J. J. Ralph ? — It may be, but I do not know. 

  • 15279.

    How is it you do not know ?  — Because I did not see the man that put it there. 

  • 15280.

    Where was it put ? — On the table. 

  • 15281.

    In your house ? — No, not in my house. I do not do so. 

  • 15282.

    Where was it put ? — On the table. 

  • 15283.

    Where ? — In West Street.

  • 15284.

    But what house ? — I think it is the “Locomotive” Inn. 

  • 15285.

    And you took it ? — Certainly I did. If you were to give me any more now, I would take it.

  • 15286.

    Do not talk nonsense, but answer the questions. We shall make you come to-morrow morning, if you do not answer the questions ? — Then you can make me. 

  • 15287.

    Then you come here to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock ? — What for ? 

  • 15288.

    Because you are either not sober, or you will not answer properly ? — I shall not come to-morrow morning. 

  • 15289.

    But you must If you answer properly we will take your evidence now. Did not I answer you properly. 

  • 15290.

    No. Answer the questions now. Tell me where that money was left, as well as you can ? — On the table. 

  • 15291.

    Where ? —At the “Locomotive” Inn. 

  • 15292.

    Do you mean you do not know who left it there ? — I do not. 

  • 15293.

    Do you think it was left by J. J. Ralph ? — Very likely. I cannot say. 

  • 15294.

    ow much was it ? — 3L. 

  • 15295.

    Did you receive anything more ? — No. 

  • 15296.

    You took the 3L. ? — Yes. 

  • 15297.

    Was there anything else that that 3L. could be given to you for, except your vote ? — Not as I know of.