Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-05-17

man. After they had tied him they told him to be good and then took what was in the safe. Storm told him he kicked on the floor and pounded on the door, endeavoring to make someone hear him, and made lots of noise with his feet. When witness was asked what sort of noise one could make in this manner, an objection was entered for the defense, and sustained. Wit ness then stated, iu answer to ques- tions, that Storm wa streasurer in the fall of 1902, and witness was deputy. Witness counted in money in Decem- Der, 1902, and found Storm s check for $1 ,OO0 in place of cash. When he spoke to Storm about this, Storm said he would take it up, and witness said all right, "You had better take it up soon.' Storm lad taken this money to pay bills and debts, giving was asked if Storm knew all about this, Attorney Ross objected, and the objection was overruled. Witness stat ed that Storms check was placed in an envelope with some certificates of deposit, and not eashed, and that at the accounting for the first quarter of 1903, the check was still there, but was replaced at the time of settlement and not used, but after accounting, was again placed in safe. That in July, 1903, witness discovered shortage of which he informed MT. Storm, and for which Storm gave an other check, and stated that he would replace the money for both very soon. There was no evidence on the books to show these transactions. The new check appeared in April of 1903. Then in July of 1903 those two checks were destroyed and replaced by Storms check for $2,000. That in the second quarter of 1903, and at the time of accounting, $2,0OO were secured from A. J. Head, and used in place of this check, Storm having asked witness to get the money, the money after the settlement being returned to Mir. Head, Storm knowing all about this. After settlement, the check was again placed in the envelope. In the third quarter, 1903, the same conditions ex- isted, money being secured from MT. Head for the accounting. Fourth quar- ter of 1903 the same transactions were again in evidence. The first quarter of 1904, the check was still there and other checks, $2,O00 or $3,00O, now be- ing required for an accounting. The second quarter of 1904, $2,5OO was se- cured from MT. Head, s2,000 from J. Roberts, at that time sheriff; and $500 of the witness's own money, total of 5000. Storm knew all about this transaction. Other checks then being carried included Storms own check for $2,001, making a total of about s4,9OO. For the third quarter of 1904 5000 was secured from Head, cer- tified railroad cheek for taxes not to be used as yet, for $1,000, witness $ own money to the value of $500, and the salary of Storm and witness, to the amount of $500, this money be- ing used to cover the checks. Head s money was used for three days, it being in currency and gold, Storm knowing all about this.
 Last time witness saw the check for $2,001 was on October 3rd, 1904, it being in the safe at that time. He never saw that check or any of the others again. Witness had a conver- sation with Storm on October 26th, 1904, walking to the depot with him. He said to witness that he would take up his checks very soon. Met Storm again at Jerome Junction on or about the 29th. Not much talk was had, Storm saying that he would pay checks soon. Witness did not go to the office any more until the 9th of November, and had no more conversation with Storm. Witness does not know whe- ther cheek was paid. Was in Pres colt on November Sth. election day, and was in and out of courthouse many times. Tried door of treasurer s office about o'clock that night and found it locked. Witness described crack in the vault, and space between vault door and floor. Then described what he found on top of safe in vault. a six shooter, some papers, and a cart ridge belt; six shooter was there some time to the best of his knowledge. Al so the hankerchief which he found and turned over to the sheriff. also some pieces of wire which he did not disturb. Court adjourned until 1.30 ?. m.