Gulzar Singh gave evidence as to relations between the parties, mentioning that because Arjan Singh lent $288 to Kartar Singh the latter accused him, witl others, of having stolen a box from the mill in Robison Road. The $288 had not been repaid, and Arjan had threatened to sue accused for it. Witness further stated that he saw deceased in company with Kehar Singh and Warriam Singh on the afternoon of April 24 (the day when the crime is alleged to have been committed). He remembered the date because the Senior Havildar signed his duty book.
Mr. Pridstwood—But he signs it every day!
Witness—My Lordship, you can mention any date in the last two years and I can remember.
Mr. Priestwood—You have a marvellous memory. What day was the 24th?
Witness—I don't know.
Det. Inspector Prosser gave evidence as to speaking with both the accused in connexion with the cake. The body deceased: had not then been found, and witness was "fishing for information." Kartar Singh told him he had not seen deceased since his dismissal from the mill, some months previously. As Kartar had a garden at the. mill, grew his own vegetables, reared his own chickens, and laid in a good supply of rice, he did not leave the place often. and seldom saw deceased. Warriam said he had seen deceased on the afternoon of April 24 in Annam Road with Kehar Singh. There was an incident with the wife of another Sikh and, fearing that the police would be called, Arjan Singh apologized and ran off towards the French Concession, witness then going on to his duty.
The hearing was further adjourned until Monday.
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