The times., 1899-12-20

/ that after his conversation with Roberts
meeting of prominent Democrats was held
! to discuss Roberts candidacy. at which
were present Chambers and Alfred McCuEe,
! of the salt Lake Herald. The latter,
/ furthermore. became the owner OF the
/ Herald" in October. Referring TO the
! conversation, witness said he was not Ger
/ tain that Roberts mentioned his wives
Witness said he retired from the man
! agement Of the Herald because he would
not allow it to defend Roberts polygamous
/ relations. The witness said he was not ac-
quainted with Roberts wives. but thought
he had met one Of them.
Roberts wanted to read an editorial
printed in the salt Lake Tribune in 1894
on the subject of plural marriages, but the
chairman said il had no bearing on the tes-
timony of the witnesses. The editorial
might be filed for reference.
AT ll:45 O'Clock the committee took a re
cess until . p. m.
The Brandons Testify.
During the afternoon session former
Judge T. J. Brandon and his son, R. F.
Brandon. were examined Judge Brandon
was examined first. He said he had lived
at Centerviue. Utah. since 1854 He had
been constable postmaster. ard for two
terms county judge OF Davis county He
had known Roberts for twenty years. Wit
ness said he knew Mrs. Louisa Smith Rob
. erts and Mrs Celia Dibble Roberts Rob
erts' plural wife. Both had children. Wit
ness was related to Louisa Smith Roberts
by marriage Il was reported that Celia
Dibble Roberts had given birth to twins.
The children of Louisa Smith and Celia
Dibble Roberts were recognized as the
children Of Roberts While postmaster at
Ceuterville he had delivered mail addressed
10 Celia Dibble Roberts. One of the
daughters had, on several occasions, called
for mail for her father. B. H. Roberts.
Celia Dibble Roberts witness said, was rec
ognized in the community as a plural wife.
Roberts made a desperate attempt to
break the force of the witness testimony
but without effect. In answer to questions
from Roberts witness said he had never
been introduced 20 Celia Dibble Roberts as
the wife OF Roberts. nor had he ever called
on her. He had never heard Roberts as
sert that Celia Dibble Roberts was his wife;
had heard that she had lived in Colorado.
but did not know it as a fact.
In reply to question from Mr. Schroeder
witness said summer before last he had
attended a funeral of a child known as the
daughter of B. H. and Celia Dibble Roberts.
How old was the child?" asked Roberts.
Il don't know how old she was an
swered the witness.
In answer 10 Chairman Tayler witness
said Louisa Smith Roberts became the wife
OF Roberts about twenty years ago, and
that the marriage to Celia Dibble took
place about 1885. Witness said the wives
were now living in Centerville.
r. Il. Brandon young man, said he
was acquainted with Louisa Smith Roberts
and Celia Dibble Roberts. Knew the chill
dren Of Celia Dibble Roberts were reputed
to be Roberts and had seen Roberts around
the home.
Cross-examined by Roberts witness said
he had never visited the home Of Celia
Dibble Roberts, but had visited the home
of Louisa Smith Roberts
Wives Live Close Together.
Judge Brandon was recalled and, replying
to a question from Mr.. Morris of the com
mittee. said that Celia Dibble Roberts Is
recognized as Roberts second wife; that
Louisa Smith is Roberts first wife, and is
so recognized in the community Both are
highly respected. Roberts, he said. had an
Office in Salt Lake, but his home was in
Centerville. Louisa Smith Roberts and
Celia Dibble Roberts, witness said lived
about a quarter of a mile apart Both
houses were regarded as Roberts home.
Roberts said it was not his intention to
take the stand nor 10 summon any wit
nesses. He had some documents on the
way from Utah which he would submit
when he presented his side of the case.
He did not know how long il would take
to secure the papers. but he thought il
would not take longer than several days.
The committee then went into executive
session, when it was agreed 10 give Roberts
until the 4th Of January. 1900, to prepare
his defence. Only one more witness viii be
examined. J. H. Letcher, OF Salt Lake He
is expected here next week lie Will be
eNaminad bv q subcommittee