The record-union., 1894-07-28
SHERIFF. cuNNINGHAM.

the morning of July 9th. Asked him to
come up to my Office. Was there nearly
two hours. He stated that he was an or
ganiZer of the American Railway Union,
and he came over to organize lodge
there. He said his intention was to talk
to men. but to use no violence. He as
sured me that he intended TO be peace
able. He gave me copy of a certificate
of membership, and said that all men,
bers would have similar certificate. He
stated that there were other organizers
besides himself"
The certificate was produced in court.
"a man named Kelly was in company
with Worden. Worden said that he
could have called off the fireman from
the Copperopolis road, but didn't do it,
because these small roads didn't begin
anywhere or go anywhere, ana were
therefore of little consequence. During
the afternoon, | think Mr.. Kelly, in the
presence of WorGen, said after the strike
was over no one but American Railway
Union men could work on the roads"
In answer TO Hart, in cross examina-
ton. as to whether Worden was drunk or
sober, witness said he looked pretty
much as he does now, except that his
nose was perhaps little redder.
A REPORTERS TESTIMONY.
The next witness was John Craig, re-
.
''Saw Worden in Stockton on Sunday,
July Sth. He was standing at the rail-
road station. / was looking for news.
Said to Worden and others, Hello, boys,
what is new? Worden said, Who are
your l said, I am reporter Worden
said, If you prove that you are we may
have some news." Witness was identified
as a reporter, and Worden said, we
may stop the Oakdale train; don't know;
hn q
said he was hard up for money and had
telephoned for some. l think he said he
telephoned to Knox. Saw them next at a
meeting, where a man by the name OF
Murry was talking.
ION the 1lth l saw Worden at the sta
tion. saw thirty-five or forty men COM
ing up the street. / spoke to Worden at
| that time. The crowd went to vacant
lot, where man named Murry was to
address them. / asked Worden who
Murry was. He replied: He's all right;
he's a friend of Knox Murry then ad-
dressed the crowd, and said that all that
were in favor of forming a military or
ganiZation in favor of the interests of the
American Railway Union would meet at
Banner Island. When we arrived at
Banner Island Mr.. Worden read the con-
stitution of the American Railway Union.
Murry said they were to obey the Con-
stitutIon of the United States; that they
were peaceable men, but that they were
to do anything necessary for the benent
of the American Railway Union."
sToCKToN'S CHIEF OF POLICE.
Chief of Police Henry OF Stockton was
sworn: II was present part of the time
during the interview between Worden
and Sheriff Cunningham on the 9th of
July. Worden said he was there to
organize branch of the American Rail-
way Union. HI said if any one claims to
be an American Railway Union man,
unless he has an order from me. he is not
an American Railway Union man."
In answer to Hart he said: II knew
Mr.. Worden; | had seen him on the
street before the interview"
Nothing material was brought out in
this croSs-eXamination.
JOHN AHERN SWORN.
John Ahern was sworn: Am night
watchman for the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company at Stockton. On the night
of the 9th of this month. at about II
O'Clock an engine was taken. | was up
on the grounds. Heard two shots.
hurried down to see what was up. When
got there l saw three men near the
engine. Two men jumped up and held a
gun on each side of my head. Five more
men then came out from under the
engine"
Witness here pointed out Worden as
one of the men who held the gun on him,
and who seemed to be the leader.
"They said that they did not intend to
hurt me; that they wanted to take this
engine out"
In answer to Hart, witness stated that
he Immediately called the officers of the
law by telephoning to Chief Henry and
Sheriff Cunningham that the strikers
were here and the engine IS gone.
wATCHMAN REARDoN.
Thomas Reardon, watchman, testified:
ST reside at Stockton; OH the night of
July some armed men came 20 the
engine; the men said they were not going
to harm me, but they wanted the engine;
heard one man called Kelly; they tried to
take me along, but l was not dressed for
company and did not want to CO."
This witness is true Irish wit, and
kept the court in s tate of uproarous
mirth with his ideas of political economy.
NOT ADMITTED TO BAIL.
At this point attorney FOR the defense
again brought up the motion to admit to
bail Knox, Compton and Mullin, which
was argued at length by General Hart
yesterday.
This motion was hotly argued by At
torneys Cook, lead, and Clark for the
prosecution, and General Hart on the
part of the defendats upon the grounds
that in this case the proof is not evident
nor the presumption great, and that the
defendants are entitled to bail, even
though held for capital crime.
The motion was denied by the judge
The court then adjourned.
SENSATIONAL SCENES.
Some exciting scenes were enacted this
evening after the adjournment of court
They arose partly from Worden's condi-
tion He is allowed so much liberty by
the court that he is permitted to 60 out
frequently in the custody of Constable,
and gets full of liquor. He is boisterous
and unruly in court and disgusts the
other prisoners and even his counsel. 1t
is said tonight that General Hart had
notified him that If he did not behave
better he would throw up his case.
The first disturbance he created this
evening was in the Courtroom, just after
adjournment. Police Officer Gwinn was
talking to gentlemen, on a matter not
connected with the trial, when Worden
stepped up to him and asked, ''Did you
mention my nameW Gwinn said mo"
Worden said. well, you had better not"
Gwinn replied. "Do you know that am
a police officer" Worden replied. "I
don't care whether you are policeman
or a United States Senator, if you say
anything about me 1 will mash your
tace.''
Before the adjournment Worden adj
dressed the court and spoke of having
been in Jail seventeen days. Lawyer
Cook remarked that he was likely to be
in Jail many more days. Worden
thought the remark came from District
Attorney Head, and it took several per-
sons to keep him from assaultjng the
District Attorney.
FIGHTING PRISONERS.
Just after court adjourned Compton
and other prisoners demonstrated with
Worden. and quite a quarrel arose be-
tween them. which eliminated in fight