Tuesday, Feb. 11.
When the case opened yesterday morning, Sergeant Peters was still in the witness-box being eross-examined by the Crown Advocate. "In reply to questions, Peters said that he had made the entry "On arrival, the beggar had left" in the station's telephone report book because that entry would automatically stop any ques tions which might lead up to a discovery that he had been both out of the station while on charge-room duty and out of the district. "He also admitted making false entries in the "Occurrence Book" in order to hide the fact he had been late In coming on, duty.
"The Crown Advocate was rapidly pressing questions concerning. statements made by the accused to Captain Kennedy, Asst. Commissioner of Police, when he was interrupted by Mr, MeDonald, who said:—"I'm afraid' I cannot take" down any of the answers."
Mr, Prlestwood:—I am not inter-sted in that!
Mr. MeDonald:—Are you not inter-j ested in fairness?
His Lordship: 1 would be much obliged to you, Mr. Priestwood, if you will Keep an eye on me until T have Gnished my note. Go on, please,
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