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:
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Recalled and further examined. (Mr. Jeune,) Where do you live ? — 128, High Street.
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Have you been examined before ? — Yes.
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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 ?
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That you got money from more than one person ? — Yes.
- 15274.
How many ? — Two, I think.
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(Mr. Holl.) Who did you get it from ? — I do not know.
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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.
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How is it you do not know ? — Because I did not see the man that put it there.
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Where was it put ? — On the table.
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In your house ? — No, not in my house. I do not do so.
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Where was it put ? — On the table.
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Where ? — In West Street.
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But what house ? — I think it is the “Locomotive” Inn.
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And you took it ? — Certainly I did. If you were to give me any more now, I would take it.
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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.
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Then you come here to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock ? — What for ?
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Because you are either not sober, or you will not answer properly ? — I shall not come to-morrow morning.
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But you must If you answer properly we will take your evidence now. Did not I answer you properly.
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No. Answer the questions now. Tell me where that money was left, as well as you can ? — On the table.
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Where ? —At the “Locomotive” Inn.
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Do you mean you do not know who left it there ? — I do not.
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Do you think it was left by J. J. Ralph ? — Very likely. I cannot say.
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ow much was it ? — 3L.
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Did you receive anything more ? — No.
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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.