witness said he himself had no wine and was perfectly sober.
Asked when he first knew deceased was missing, witness replied: "The Senior Havildar told me that Arjan Singh had killed Kartar Singh and had disappeared, and that as Arjan Singh was my friend T had hettw go and find him. Tt 1 did not, then there would—be trouble."
Witness added that he was surprised that the Senior Havildar, whose name he did not know, should have tald a lie the matter, but he did not ask questions.—He particular membered the date, for the that on that day he appeared ul and was fined $10 by Barrett for having roleos itehman who had been into his custody by a for-
The cross-examination of" this d'}not been concluded when the court adjourned until Rext ing.
An Alleged Confession important evidences was given by 2 Sikh watchman at H. M. Police Coury on Tuesday at the third day's proceedings.
This witness, Bachan Singh, told the court that he was engaged as watchman at No. 59 Vu Yuen Road from Janua the accused W ving got him the job an there himself after were s, and the ased was a at the On the night it is alleged the murder took place, April 2 Warriam Singh and the deces came together to'No. 59 Vu Yuen Road at about 8 o'clock. Both were drunk, deceased was very drunk, and Warriam Singh carried a bottle of gin under his arm. Warriam handed wit seme potatoes and rice, requesting him to cock them, and whilst was busy with this the two of went out together, Warriam they would retarn shortly.
never saw Arjan again.
returned to the house lone, and said: "I him." "What do asked, and I have kill ed him," ness understanding that he referred to Arjan Singh. "He has stolen my Ghee," War-nam added, saying no more and then turned into bed. Witne left the house because he was afraid that, having killed Atjan ugh Warriam might kill him. Warriam did say: "If you tell anyone I will kill you."
In cross-examination by Mr.
wood, witness said he identified the rope with which the bly of deceased was tied to a they had used it ta up clothes to dry. On two ons, when questioned Sgt. McDermott, he had denied that deceased visited No. of April 24, and he only told the full story when he was called ye fore Captain Barrett. It was a true story.
The hearing - was further adjourned.
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