Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-03-24
ument is read and admitted in evil
dence.-REP

Witness said he had handed that
statement to Mr.. Hunt, Mr.. Rley's
foreman, to be presented to Mr.. Riley
IS full statement Of his claim.
GEORGE STUCK, sworn.-ls one OF
the defendants in this case. He never
undertook to resist nybody from COM
ing into the new courthouse. Never
anybody or said that by
force of arms he would hold the court
house with Mr.. Hawkins. The morn
ing Of the 2lst witness took a cup Of
coffee and little lunch to Mr.. Hawk
ms. Slept at home the night before.
There was no one with Mr.. Hawkins
but Jack, the dog. When the Sheriff
and Probate Judge came up, the morn
ing of the 2lst, exhibited no arms,
and had nothing to say. The morn
ing Of the 10Th witness was not there.
Mr.. Hawkins was alone when Mr..
Riley came to take possession.
Cross examined.-The morning Of
the 2lst, he and the Probate Judge
demanded admission in the name of
the people of the Territory of Idaho.
Witness said he did not recognize
his authority; that he would submit to
tie proper authority. Witness came
out Of the building the morning of the
2lst, locking the door and putting the
key in his pocket. Judge Parsons
did not then ask for admission. When
Mr.. Hawkins would 90 away from the
building witness would stay there till
he came back. This was on the 10Th,
on the goth, also the morning of the
2lst. Witness took Mr.. Hawkins S
lunch to him the morning Of the 2lst
because he (Hawkins) was old and
decrepid. He was there merely as a
matter of courtesy. Did not take
his lunch there with any intention Of
aiding him to keep possession of the
courthouse. Took Mr.. Hawkins's
meals to him there for two or three
days. This was within the past four
days. When Mr.. Hawkins was ar
rested he walked down town. lie
came afoot.
Re -direct.-Mr. Hawkins had his
slippers on. He was not permitted to
put on his boots.
TO the Court.-Witness cannot say
whether or no Mr.. Hawkins asked to
be permitted to put on his boots.
Adjourned till Monday, at 10 o'clock
u. H., on motion Of the prosecution.
TO DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
At the outset General Roberts pro.
posed that the court adjourn to French
\ otlnSOn nan.
District Attorney Bruner said thi:
place was large enough to accommo
date the jury, witnesses and counsel
Judge Brearley said he did not care
particularly, but this room WAS rattle
close.
Texas Angel said if this case wa
to be turned into circus, better hlr'
a big tent and brass band.
NJ. II. VANLANpINGHAM, recalled
Was present when the scuiile tool
place between Messrs. Riley an'
Hawkins; did not see any chokin!
done. Would have seen it if Their
had been.
Question by defense.-Were yo'
: not present when Mr.. Riley offere'
Mr.. Hawkins any reasonable settle
/ ment, if he would make certfe,
statement.
Objected to, as suggestive and lead
ing, and not bearing upon the charg
r Of illegal assembly.
Objection overruled.
t The Witness:-Mr., Riley told hir
to present certified statement, an
l if he thought it correct, he would set
. tie it.
a question having been put to tn
, witness concerning the amount G
money drawn, Judge Brearley agai
: objected that the contract and a
evidence bearing upon 1t had bee
{ Withdrawn last Saturday.
, Objection sustained.
J The Witness.-He never pushe
| Mr.. Riley into the building the morn
t ing of the 10Th. He did not touc
: him in any respect.
Judge Brearley SAID that, as far a
S the defense were concerned, the
2 were willing to submit the case to tn
r jury without argument.
. Texas Angel, for the prosecution
2 said he was willing to submit the cas-