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Q He got away?

A The white man went after him, and brought him back. I was looking for the three men.

Q Who did you leave in charge?

A There were two other white men came.

Q Which of the white men was it that went through the Chinaman's pockets?

A I don't know?

Q You don't know anything about that?

A This is the first I have heard about it.

Q You don't know anything about a white man taking $130 away from these men.

A I did not hear anything about that.

Q These men did not talk English to you?

A no.

Q And none of the white men reported to you that they had taken any money from either of these Chinamen.

A No.

PADDY RYAN, called as a witness being first sworn testified as follows: ---------------------------------------DIRECT EXAMINATION

BY MR KENNEDY:

Q What is your address Mr. Ryan?

A The Barnard Castle Hotel.

Q What is your occupation?

A I am working for the B. C. Boiler Maker.

Q Did you hear the evidence of the last witness?

A Yes.

Q What have you got to say to that evidence?

A His evidence is quite correct.

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BY MR RUSSEL.

Q Did you see anything that took place?

A Yes.