INDIAN MURDER TRIAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1631, 24 December 1912, Page 7

INDIAN MURDER TRIAL.

STORY OF THE CRIME, By Telegraph—Press Association—Conyrljht Calcutta, December 22. At the trial at Agfa in connection with the murders of Mrs. Clark and Mr. Fulham by Mr.' Clark, Mrs. Fulham and a native servant named Budhu, two natives named Sukhia and Rambal have been placed in the dock. Budhu, testifying to the details of the crime,- accused them of participating witja two others who have not yet been arrested. BUDHU'S STORY. (Rec. December 23, 9.55 p.m.) Calcutia, December 23. Budhu, in his evidence, related that Clark made the powdered glass out of a lamp chimney, and instructed him to give it to his wife, but to Le careful not to put it in the children's food. Subsequently, said the witness, Clark and Mrs. Fulham asked whether he could arrange to kill Mrs. Clark. Ho promised to reply later. Witness then spoke to Sukhia, who replied that ho would not be able to do it for a hundred rupees. He wanted more. Witness then took Sukhia to Fulham's house. Mrs. Fulham had a lengthy conversation with Sukhia, who demanded payment beforehand. S'ie promised the money when the "work" was done. It was then arranged that the money should be entrusted to Budhu. About a week later, continued the witness, Clark told Sukhia about handing the money to Budhu, and added: "Do the 'job to-night." / Witness accompanied Sukhia and Rambal to Budhakanjore's house, and another man, whom Sukhia had found in the bazaar, joined them. Budhakanjore handed Rambal a large knife, and thoy all went to Clark's bungalow. When Clark arrived he removed the barking dog, and then quitted the house, while Budhu remained outside. Presently Rambal came out, saying that he was unable to distinguish the mother from the daughter. Budhu then pointed out the former's bed to the two natives who have not yet been arrested. He carried the lamp, while Rambal and Sukhia stood beliind the curtain near the daughter's bed. Budhakanjore then , took the. lamp, and the' other man committed the crime. Subsequently Rambal and Sukhia clamoured for payment, and referred Clark to witness, who was unaware whether Clark hud paid, because.he.(witness) had since been arrested. The case has been adjourned till January 7. ' ■