THE AGRA TRAGEDY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 186, 24 December 1912, Page 5

THE AGRA TRAGEDY.

NATIVES IN THE DOCK.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Calcutta, December 22. The Agra trial was continued.

Two natives named Snkhia and lumbal were placed in the dock. Budhu, giving evidence as to the details of the crime, accused them of participating with two others, who have not been arrested. Dr. Clark assisted them to enter the house by removing a dog. The hearing has been adjourned.

A COLD-BLOODED CRIME.

REVOLTING DETAILS.

(Received Dec. 23, o.r>s p.m.) Agra, December 23. Budhu testified that Dr. Clark made powdered glass out of a lamp chimnev and instructed him to give it to his wife, but to be careful 'not to put it in the children's food. Subsequenlly Clark and Mrs. Fulham asked if he could arrange to kill Mrs. Clark. He promised to reply later. Witness spoke to Sukhia; and replied that he was unable to do it for a hundred rupees, and wanted more. He took Sukhia to Fulham's house, and Fulham conversed with Sukhia lengthily. Payment beforehand was demanded.'but was promised when the work was done. It was arranged that the money should be entrusted to Budhu. About a week later Clark told Sukhia that he was handing the money to Budhu, and added, ''Do the job to-ni<*ht." Witness accompanied Sukhia and Rambal to Budliakanjore's house. Another man who Sukhia found at a bazaar joined them, and Budhakanjore handed Rambal a large knife. All went to Clark's bungalow. Clark arrived a"nd removed a barking dog and left, while Budhu remained outside. Rambal entered the house, but returned, saying that he was unable to distinguish the mother from the daughter. Budhu pointed out the mother's bed. The two who were not arrested carried a lamp, and Rambal and Sukhia stood behind a curtain near the daughter. Budhakanjore took the lamp and the other man gave the woman a heavy cut. Directly she shrieked he gave her another cut. She writhed and rolled over, and subsequently Rambal and Sukhia clamoured for payment! and were referred to Clark. Witness was unaware whether he was paid, because he was arrested. The case' has | been adjourned until January 7.