The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31
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HIRAM KNOWLES FOR DELEGATE.
THE CLAWsoN PoLYGAnY CASE.
The Second Wife Refuses to Testify, But
Finally Yields.
ciawson Found Guilty on Both Counts.

LyulA OpcHCtr, tue presumed second WIG,
was called and refused to be sworn or tesi-.
fy. She was lectured by the Court, but per-
sisted in her refusal. She was ordered to
the Penitentiary until morning when she will
be called on again for testimony similar to
that given in the former trial.
SALT LAKE, Oct. 25.-In the Clawson po-
lygamy csse this morning Lydia, the second
wife concluded TO testify. She was asked
but three questions, which were answered,
admitting the marriage, where 1t occurred,
and when. The prosecution rests.
Extracts from the Salt Lake Tribune, 18th.
On Saturday morning Lydia Spencer ap-
peared In court.
Mr.. Dickson-Will your Honor inquire of
this witness whether she is willing to be
sworn?
BY the Court (To the witness)-Are you
willing to be sworn this morningP
Miss Lydia Spencer hesitated for a few
moments and then replied, eyes, sir, 1
think will take the OATH"
The witness was then sworn and intsrro-
gated by Mr.. Dickson.
@. Miss Spencer, are you married?
A. Yes, sir, am.
Q. To whom?
A. To Rudger Clawson.
Q. When were you married?
A. In 1888.
q. Where?
A. In this city.
q What month was 1t?
A. don't remember.
Q. In 1888?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. In this city and county?
A. Yes, sir.
Judge Zane then addressed the witness,
saying: "That is all. You are discharged
from any further arrest; you can 20 where
you please"
Judge Zane, addressing counsel, said !:
"You don't wish Miss Spencer to remain In
the court room?
Mr.. Dickson-No, sir.
BY the Court Ito witness)-You need not
remain unless you desire TO. You can do as
you please about that.
MIR. Dickson - Understanding, If your
Honor please, that no testimony will be of.
fered on behalf OF the defense. we srbml.
the case and rest here, without argument, by
agreement of counsel.
By tn, Court--You submit the case to the
jury?
Mr.. Dickson--Yes, sir.
Jndua pappatt Va .zraa -;th ,
submit the cass without any further argu-
ment and without testimony. We desire to
hand some instructions up, and would like
little time for that.
The jury at ten minutes past 2 O'Clock re-
tired, and after being out about ten minutes,
returned with the following
VERDICT.
In the District Court for the Third Judicial
District Of Utah Territory, Coanty of Salt
Lake.
Russ s:; c,.,,.n. P''ys'~y'
We, the jurors, empaneled In the above
entitled case, find the defendant, Rudgsr
SihNsoU, Sullby Oh DOLn Csunts OF the III
dictment as charged in the indictment.
w. III. Ill. BOWERS, Foreman.
October IS, 1884.
The jury was then discharged and retired.
The Edmunds law provides that any per-
son guilty Of polygamy shall be punished by
fine Of not more than $500 and by mpris-
onment for a term of not more than five
years. And 1t further provides that If any
male person cohabits with more than one
woman, he shall be deemed guilty Of a mis-
demcanor, and shall be punished by fine Of
not more than $500 or by imprisonment for
not more than six months, or by both said
punishments, In the discretion of the Court.
So that under these provisions of the la W the
most extreme penalty that could be inflicted
on Rudger Clawson would be, five and
half years. sentence In the Pen and fine of
$500.