Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-03-22

what was wanted. At the January
meeting of the Board OF County CONF
missioners he informed the Board that
it would take considerable time to
complete tho work. When work was
suspended, the doors we're closed, and
kept closed. The morning when Mr..
Riley's men attempted to get in, ne
did use force to prevent them from
getting in.
Question by juror.-Were you not
there as agent for Mr.. Knapp!
Answer.-Yes.
Q.-DM Mr.. Riley ever offer to pay
you?
A-No. But told hIne that what
ever General Roberts agreed upon
would be all right. That Mr.. Riley
could see him.
Cross ExAx1NED.-A curator is
man who has charge Of building or
property. Was at the courthouse as
SUPERINTENDENT Of the work. Had to
employ all labor, lay off all work, pay
the men and sub-contractors, etc.
The evening of the 18th of December
closed that work. Since that time has
had no men at work there; was acting
under Mr.. Knapp; was notified ~ Mr..
Knapp that he had transferred his CON-
tract to Mr.. Riley. Mr.. Knapp wrote
Mr.. Hawkins that he was treating with
Mr.. Riley, who would pay him what
was coming to him. Mr.. Riley never
offered to settle with witness. Mr..
Riley did offer him $3.50. Witness
demanded $1,000. That is, he pre-.
sente l Mr.. Riley with statement
claiming $1,000. But he was claim
ing *346 as wages due. The 10Th Of
December there was money due him
as wages-$24. Up to that date had
received all his wages. Went te
l Ketchum to work Oh Fitzsimmons'
, place. Mr.. Riley never told witness
that he would settle his claim, it it wr'
Just. Was holding the building 10
. his pay due since the 18th day OF De
V cember last. Had George Stuck ii
the building, in charge in his absence
0 Has done several days work himsel
i. there, laying out work against the tim
when work would be resumed. Wa
: in the building, engaged in such worl
e several times, and three or four hour
It at time. Since work commenced o.
n the courthouse, lived in his shanty be
low the courthouse. About 10 day
O ago moved his bed to the courthouse
e II was to better look after the buildlr
It and take care of it. The work on tn
d building was accepted on the LIST an
d 18th of every month, and 70 per cen
Y of the contract price paid for at thos
dates. Had shotgun with him in til
r courthouse; also navy revolver and
5. pocket revolver. Took the weapon
t. up there for safe-keeping, and did nj
If leave anything OF much value ther
lie After w. T. Riley strangled him &c
ID that he had use for the guns. II
is morning of the 10th Messrs. Va
IN landingham and Riley went to Il
courthouse with some men. Witne
W said he would admit Mr.. Vanlandin!
t. ham, but not Mr.. Riley's men. I
said this because he proposed to no
n the building, with what force was ne
essary. Witness said he had a on
third interest in the work, and had
,R contract in writing to that etfee
r. Tho contract is produced in Cou1
e. read and admitted as evidence.
Ir. recites that Mr.. Hawkins is to condu
ID the work, pay for it, ETC., and recei
he Sc per day, besides onc-third OF Il
Of pro6,s-REr. Witness admits tn
he received his Sc per day up to tt
O. 21st OF December. There have be-
I'd no net profits on the building up
ut this time. There is profit Of $50
ed on the building, now, over and abo
m, what it has cost in cash. This n
ir. profit has accrued since Mr.. kna]
nd went away--that is, the work M
ed done is worth $4,000, but it cost le
ist than $4,000. Witness claims on
,ss third of this $4,000. Up to withir
xt few days ago $4,000 worth
Il, bonds were sold by, or received
ir. Mr.. Knapp. on the courthouse. I
ed men have drawn from the ba
lot 1904 Before Mr.. Knapp we
ir. away he drew $500 Of the bon'
Witness or Knapp have thereto
n. drawn al out $l5,CO'. The bui di
he is now in debt in the sum OF $500
A. H.