An assistant told the Court how he had been told by the manager (accused) that as he had not had any time off for a month, he could go out and amuse himself—he -eould go for the night. The assistant returned, however, about nine o'clock, whereupon, he, in company ith accused and another Russian went to the New World, returning about an hour after the fire started, In reply to Dr. Fischer witness said that his master had been away for nearly three On the night in question he, witness, was told he could sleep' away or return, the manager did not know if he was returning: Regarding the burnt jacket, he remarked that lig had removed it, when finished his day's work, putting on his long gown. His total personal ess in the fire amounted to $500, He had not seen his master put any medicine' on the jacket where it hung. There was usually kept ether, gasoline and benzine on the premises.
Mr. Maitland—The tins were open when you left for the New World? Yes, with paper stoppers. As far as he recalled only two tins had not been opened.
'A Russian detective corroborated Det.-Sergt. Campbell's evidence, Further hearings will be held on October 26 and 30.
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