The San Francisco call., 1898-02-09

he again threatened me, but I could say nothing. One horse became quite warm and had to stop several times, and then they proposed to leave the team and go to some place where l think Hatch could get a boat, and fin- ally did stop and all got out but my self and boy. They insisted on my also going, but 1 proved to them that l was unable to. l was entirely unstrung and unnerved. They went up the road, and boy and I turned around and started back. 1 must have gone to sleep; boy says did, as first I remember he spoke to me and pointed toward the wreck, and l then began to realize the position I was in, and what l could do, and saw that wrench and track bar was in wagon and stopped and threw them over the fence, as stated. The package of dynamite which was found in wagon I never saw, and must have been left by Barrett or brakeman, as Barrett was one that had it, so they all thought. We drove on and two or three men asked to ride and got in, and when we came to saloon they bought drinks and then went on. Do not re- member as had any conversation or probably correctly. Cannot say just wagon, but evidence is probably cor rect, but l was passed by switch en- zine going with Wrecking car
 Got drink in Yolo and then walked directly to headquarters, Second and J streets, to see what I could do. Jack Hurley was there and told me Knox Cumpton and Mullin had gone to din- ner. Laid down on bed and fell asleep and was awakened by Knox and others when they came in. Think Treasurer Parker was one of them; can't say whether Hurley was there or not Knox asked me if 1 went with the team, and I accused him then of using me, and told them-knoX, Mullin and Compton all that l told here and how l had been treated and made a fool of. He said l must be silent, and there was nothing to connect me but the boy driver, and that was bad.
 I accused them of knowing what was going to be done and they did not deny it, but said I must have known as well.
 But I agreed to keep silent, and what else could do? Boy came in then about an hour and was paid by Knox. 1 only left rooms to go over to Rhodes to get drink, and then came back. This was before boy came for his pay, and then went to get lunch to restaurant on K street. am accused of going to stable to get dynamite, which was found, and where 1 was arrested, but, as I stand before my God l knew nothing of it, and what l have stated was the truth. I wish to say here on that morning did not know of any trains to be sent out until I saw wreck, and was not at depot
 In conclusion, Governor, I feel that I have done my full duty to society in making this statement, let the conse- quences be what they may to myself or anyone else. I have told the full truth, and I feel in my heart that the blood of Sam Clark is not on my head. I have led a wild, reckless, and per haps foolish life, but with death star ing me in the face, and as l have hopes of hereafter, my conscience is guilt less of the crime of murder In the name of my family, who have always borne a high and honorable reputation wherever known, l plead with you to save me from an ignominous death. and my family from everlasting dis grace. Respectfully,
 SALTER D. WORDEN.
 Dated at Represa, February ?, 1S9S
 Signed and acknowledged to be true in the presence of Charles Aull
 R. J. MURPHY