Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-12

, Bee. He knew of no action on the part of
the Typographical Union in reference 10
| the publication of the Trades Union; was
at the last two meetings of the union, but
could not say what had transpired. He
was informed by some person-he did not
know whom-that he had been selected TO
act with the Visiting Committee, and was
paid by the Treasurer OF the union for one
week s services. He knew nothing as 20
how the amount of salary was determined
on.
Witness was questioned as to the argu.
ments USED by him while a member of the
visiting committee with patrons Of the Bee
to induce them to withdraw their patron
age. He could not remember exactly
what he did say, but denied having EN-.
ployed certain language read to him by
Mr.. Hinkson and alleged to have passed
between witness and certain business men.
Counsel cited the names of a number of
| citizens who are alleged to have been ap.
preached by the witness. and the latter was
! asked if be had used certain language on
such occasions, which ne denied.
Harber's testimony was concluded at
half past 4 o'clock.
The next witness called was W, II.
Daley, q carpenter, and he was examined
by Mr.. benson. Witness said be was a
member of the Carpenters Union and
delegate to the Council of Federated Trades,
OF which latter body he is the Secretary.
He gave the names of some OF the men,
bers, which included that of j. D. Laing, a
printer, and said that the matter
OF the controversy between the printers
and the Bee had been considered at meet
lngs Of the Council. Witness said that at
the last meeting of the Council be left his
books in the hall where the meetings are
held, and did not know whether or not
they were now there. He did not know
whether or not the Trades Union is the off,
clal organ OF the Council, except that it
claims to be. He was told 10 have his
books at the evening session, in order to
refresh his memory on various points.
Mr.. DAILY was then withdrawn temper
arily, and W. W. Cuthbert, one of the re-
spondens, was called
Mr.. Johnson objected to the witness
being forced to testify, on the ground that
he is one of the respondents, and that the
Supreme Court makes the case before the
Court criminal one. Counsel read from
an opinion by the Court on the subject to
substantiate his statement.
Mr.. johnson objected to Mr.. Cuthbert
being made witness, on the ground that
be was one of the respondents, and after
some argument the witness was excused.
When the Court met in the evening Mr..
Daley resumed his testimony He testi-
fed that committee of the Typographical
Union sometimes held meetings IN the
Federated Trades Hall. He understood
that Its object was to consider means of
settling the difficulty between the printers
and the Bee. He had heard the members
say they would not deal with those who
patronized that paper. Witness said he
had not heard them discuss the matter of
trying 10 induce persons to withdraw their
patronage from the Bee. He understood
that the committee referred to discussed
amicable methods of adjusting the difficulty
with the complsinants. He understood it
had full power to act in the matter. He
had never seen any paper prepared for OBJ
tanning the signatures of patrons of the Bee
agreeing to withdraw their patronage
from it.
The witness explained the relation exist
ing between the several Trades Unions and
the Council of Federated Trades. The Fed.
Grated Trades Council did, in November
indorse the Trades Union as the exponent
OF the Cause OF labor. Witness could not
recall any action declaring that paper the
official organ of the Council
The examination of the witness was long
and tedious, while but few important facts
were brought out.
J. ID. Sanborn was the next witness
called. Mr.. johnson objected to the wit
ness being required to answer anv cues.
tons, on the ground that he is one of the
parties who was cited to appear ana answer
charge of contempt. Overruled.
Mr.. Sanborn testified that he was a dele
gate from the Typographical Union to the
Federated Trades, and also a member of
the Executive Committee of the Union.
That committee had acted in conjunction
with Federated Trades committee in re-
gard to the matters at issue between the
printers and the Bee. ..
Mr.. johnson here renewed his objection
10 witnesses testifying TO anything done by
them prior to the 18th day of November
while the complaint refers to acts alleged
to have been committed after that date. :
After a brief consultation between the
Judges the objection was overruied, and
the defense excepted.
The witness then named the members of
the Executive Committee of the Union and
OF the committee appointed by the Fed
Grated Trades to confer with them. The
latter committeeman were not paid for
their services. The Executive Committee
of the Typographical Union had charge of
the matter of the publication of the Trades
Union. Mr.. Laing had immediate manage
ment of the paper. The latter was at one
time printed at the Office of Mr. Darlington.
but latterly at the Office of John Barry.
The examination of Mr. Sanborn was not
concluded until 8 o'clock, at which hour
the Court took recess until $50 o'clock
this morning.
Judge Buckles announced that he had so
arranged the business of his own Court
that he could remain over and hear the case
through.