The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-09

I got out of the car with the let ter and read it again. Q. Did anyone come? A. Not right away.
 o. Then what happened? A. I saw a handkerchief being waved from inside the gate. Q. What happened when you saw the white handkerchief wave A. I walked toward the man who was waving the handkerchief.
 Q. Who was that man? A. It was John, John (shouted).
 c. Who is John? A. He Is Bruno Richard Hauptmann.
 Q. What did John say to you A. He said have you. got the money? l said No, couldn't bring the money, until | see the package.
 0. What happened then? A. There was a hustle and he said It's a cop Then he climbed a fence.
 Q. How high was the fence he climbed? A. I'd say it was , fleet.
 c. Then what happened? A. He jumped down and asked did you send the cops. I said no. l kept my word. Then he. started running north. followed him and said Here don't be cowardly, you're my guest. I'm only a poor school teacher. You cant run away from me. :,
 You're my guest So I grabbed him and led him to the bench in the park. Then I talked to him for more than an hour.
 Q. Tell us what you said to him?
 A. I said to him don't run away. He said its too dangerous. Would it be 20 years or would l burn if the baby was dead" saio not unless you killed it. He told me I am only a go-betwen.' Then I said why don't you get out oI this business?' and he said to me I can't-the leader would smack me out
 Q. Who said that? A. John.
 o. What else was said there? A, I said how am 1 to know l am talking to the right man.. He said the baby was held in the crlD by safety pins. I had the pins with me. l took them out of the crib, with the knowledge of Colonel Lindbergh.' He said how much money have you. l said have $l,-- 900. But I will go to Jersey and see what I can get for you If 1t IS legal.
 Q. What then?
 A. asked him what he was in this business for. said what would would your mother say" He said I think she would cry. l ask La o n He said am a Scandinavian. l said you'll get it for this. He said we were prepared for this for a year. He turned up his coat. I said turn down your coat. you're not afraid of me. Turn your collar down. His coat was up over his mouth.
 He said the coat was thin and ! said I have two overcoats and I'll give you one.' Then he coughed-a hollow cough. said you had bet ter get some cough medicine. l said if he would take me to where the baby was I would know 1t was the baby. I said want to get the baby for Colonel Lindbergh. He said to me again he didn't dare the leader wouldn't allow him to bring me to see the baby.
 o, Did you get to see the baby! A. He said he didn't dare take me-that they's drill him. said don't be afraid of that-be a mo- ther's son. He said to show you we are the right party. I'll send you the sleping suit of the baby so you can see it is all right He said I have waited too long already. Then we shook hands and l left. o. You went home and got an- other note later?
 A. Yes.
 o, What came with that note A. The baby's sleping suit and | two other letters.
 Q. Who was there when it ar rived?
 A. I cant say.
 c. Was Colonel Breckenrige there?
 At this point a recess of 10 min utes was ordered.
 During the recess Hauptmanr talked to Lloyd Fisher, defense counsel. and apparently complained that all the evidence seemed to be against him and none for him.
 That's all right" Fisher re piled. They're giving their sidt now. Our turn will come later"
 Court resumed at 11:55 q. m. Q. Who opened the envelope and took from it the sleeping suit A. That came by mail and opened | 1t.
 Q. Who was present? A. Col onel I.indbergh and Colonel Breck' inridge.
 The letter said that "our mar failed to collect the money. There are no more meetings after that oi March 12. It is too dangerous Why should we move the baby ant face danger. It seems that there is danger that we are not the righ party"
 The letter, numerous words mis I spelled. added that the mystic sym bols "the same as the first" would identify the kidnapers.
 "If you are willing to accept thil deal put advt in paper sayini | money is ready
 It provided that hours afte payment of $70,000 the docto would be advised where the chit could be found.
 O. Was it March 12 that vol met John in Woodlawn cemetery A. Yes. | O. What did you do then? A I called Colonel Lindbergh into tn parlor of my home and showe' him the sleeping suit so I woul' mot make any mistake.
 o. Will you take a look at thi paper? A. After confcrenc with Colonel Breckinrids cause, the contents of that (the copy 0 the ad) 10 be placed in a paper Il New York, c:y.
 The paper was received Tn evi GeEce.