Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-15

l Belgium, daughter of the late King Leopold. for which the princess is be ing sued are said to reveal claims that l are greatly exaggerated A cOmprO- mise of the indebtedness of the prin- cess is being negotiated on the Oasis l of the payment of $1,000,000 which 1t i is expected will hquidate about eighty percent of her just obligations and still 1 leave her sufficient money from the es- tate of her father to live on com l fortably.
 their movements and the streets tra- ] versed until they reached the fair ] grounds.)
 They reached the building about II l D. m., for just before they left, at midnight, Howarth said, We have been here an hour
 Went Home and to Bed. The fire bell had not rung, at least l witness had not heard it, wLen they l arrived at Howarths house. Wftneas went home and went to bed. Could not recall what the weather was. Saw or heard no automobile near the en- trance as they started from the 5nild- ing. Did not remember whether there was light in Duryea's home at the time
 Witness said he did not know whether Howarth lit the candle or not, and could not remember whether he said he did during Thursdays testi- mony.
 The oil in the cans he drew from an oil tank holding five or ten gallons, drawing it by means of a faucet Did not know whether there was anyone in the house there or not at the time, about 4 D. m. Howarth produced the cans from his garage and gave them to witness to fill.
 Questioned as to Howarth's saying Cam was good second man, witness said he thought it was on the occas sion of the Priest Island fire This state ment, also the one about the $165, was contained in his confession.
 The Warner Robbery.
 As to the robbery of Mir Warner, witness said he knew he was under suspicion for the robbery, and made the statement with that Knowledge
 Warner whispered to Cain in the courtroom that $500 was coming down; HoWarth sat next to him.
 Taken from Vault.
 The money was taken from a large f1reproof vault in the office. The door had been pried open, MT. Warner said, by screw driver or a hatchet War her had told him the doors were never locked
 Recess until 1.45 was then taken.
 When court reconvened for the af- ternOon session the cross eXamina ton of Cam was continued. In answer to the questioning he stated that his con- VersatiOn with HoWarth in regard to the Warner robbery was the same af- ternOon that Mir. Warner had told him the money was coming. HoWarth said This is a good chance to cop the money" A day or two later Howarth ] said T am going to Woodstock to- i night; will be back at midnight, and 1 we will go get the money"
 The next day HOwarth showed him | inc Tpll. did 1C Ia oeIy Howarth why he wasn't to get 40 per 1 cent, and Howarth replied: You were | not in it, but I will give you $15 to l keep your mouth shut"
 Witness did not remember seeing i H0warth light the candle, but saw the | light on the ceiling shortly afterward. | The roof was about g feet from the | floor at the peak The boards were old. The spot was about the size of the l opening In the top of the box.
 Questioned BIS to his statement of ] Thursday that he saw Howarth apply the match to the candle, witness could l not remember whether he said SO and was not sure of the fact now.
 Howarth opened the petcocks on the gasoline tanks of his cars and witness watched him, Witness had never drained the tank of the Velie ear.
 Candle Gauoed for Two Hours.
 The candle used at the fair grounds was a fresh one and similar to those used in the experiments. Ii was gauged for two hours. If they left at I2 and the fire started at 1z.15, something must have gone wrong.
 They looked for oilcans on the benches in the garage, and thinks Howarth went upstairs to get the two they used Wouldn't swear to that however.
 Talked of Western Trip.
 The conversation with Howarth in regard to his going west with Mrs Bennett occurred in July or August 1 In July he said it would be six weeks trip and he wanted to be back m September. It was a frequent sub Ject of conversation. Howarth did not tell him of burning building out there until the day of their arrest. Sept. g late in the afternoon after o'clock. This was before dark
 Howarth wondered if there were woman detective on the case; if se. lt must be Mrs. Bennett A shafthouse on her property would have to be burn ed to sell the property. T did not tell her l would burn it. I am not foolish enough for that"
 Read Newspaper Account.
 They had a conversation on the next day, sept 10th. Howarth read from the Observer when they were together In the corridor, and they commented upon the article. After each fire wit ness made some comment At that Clme they had no knowledge that any one was listening. Howarth told him to remember that the night of the Priest Island fire they had been at the poor farm and came back on the rail- road track
 Howarths visits to Mrs. Bennett were q frequent subject of converse ton between them
 Gasoline Spread on Floor.
 Witness knew there was danger in HeghT 4,Ii was exposed to the air The Vele was filled on Saturday before the fire at Joys garage. There were nearly 20 gallons of gasoline spread on the floor. Witness tried to find the peteocIxs on the other two cars in that room, but couldn't find them. so gave it up as a bad job. HOwarth saturated the rags around the candle. Witness could smell gasoline fumes faintly. One window was up. about 20 feet away, witness heard no explosion at any.