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| 10 o'clock in the morning until a few
| minutes before 4 o'clock in the a1tef-
noon, and most of the time was taken
up with recital of the witness con
/ nection with the federation OF miners.
Meyer on Stand for His Comrade.
Boise, Idaho July 13.-William ~.
| Haywood took the oath yesterday as a
| witness in his own defense, and in
| lengthy narrative of his life and his
| work as leader of his fellow miners,
denied guilt of the murder OF Frank
Steunenberg and the manifold crimes
charged against him by Harry Or
chard.
Haywood's testimony was chleny
characterized with positive denlals or
allegations made against him by the
prosecution. He denied that he met
Orchard until some time after the VIM
dicator explosion; denied that he sent
Orchard back to Cripple Creek to blow
up the independence station; denied
participation in the Lyle Gregory MUIR
der, and denied suggesting or discuss
ing the Steunenberg murder.
Never Gave Orchard Money.
He swore that he never gave Or
chard any money at any time or place
for any purpose He declared that he
never made a threat against Steunen-
berg, whom he said he regarded only
as he did any politician who is being
swayed by capitalistic influence. The
direct examination had not reached
the connection of Jack Simpkins and
the action of the federation after Steu-
nenberg was murdered when adjourn
ment interrupted it.
The state completed the cross-ex-
animation of Charles H. Meyer at noon
and in dealing with his testimony di-
rected it's strongest attack against the
circumstances under which the fedora
ton, at the suggestion of Jack Simp-
hns, came to The relief of Orchard
when he was arrested for killing Steu-
nenberg.
Denied by Meyer.
Senator Borah, who conducted the
examination, emphasized the connec-
ton of Jack Simpkins and the fedora
ton and the fact that the federation
without inquiry as to the guilt or in
nocence of Orchard gave $500 from
its treasury to provide for his defense
Haywood Stands Borah's GrilIing.
Boise, July IA. - William D. Hay
wood, charged with the murder of
Frank Steunenberg, left the witness
chair this afternoon. He had been IN
der examination six hours, the time
being equally divided between his own
counsel and Senator Borah. who con-
Quoted the ross-examination. Hay
woods testimony practically closes
the case for the defense One witness
will be called to-day and his examina-
ton will take up about fifteen minutes.
The state will then begin the rebuttal.
Rapid-fire Questions.
Borahs cross-examination. always
rapid fire, was more than usually
quick yesterday but from first to last
Haywood preserved complete self
control At times his replies came as
quickly as the questions were flung at
him. Again he would hesitate and
speak slowly, with marked emphasis.
Mr.. Borah's manner was courteous
throughout, but now and then tinge
OF sarcasm appeared as he insisted on
a direct answer and Haywood appear
ed reluctant Haywood in turn was as
courteous as the cross-examiner.
Feeling Toward steunenberq.
once when Senator Borah pressed
Haywood as to his sentiment toward
Former Governor Steunenberg, Hay.
wood said quietly and with a smile, 81.
felt no different toward Steunenberg
than ! DO towards you or any of those
people,"
Senator Borah looked up quickly.
but did not smile. He said very quiet
~: Yes; I have been given to under
stand something of that sort" and did
not pursue the subject.
. Much of Haywood's Testimony YES
terday was a repetition in detail Of
VIVA Mover said Thursday. Haywood.
however, made no effort to deny his
knowledge OF Orchard and his affairs
or MS connection with Simpkins.
Haywood Denies Crimes.
IN Like Mover, Haywood said he had
never rl79 heard Orchard make threats
against steunenberg. Haywood in
many particulars confirmed Orchard
but where Orchard connected Hay
wood or the Western Federation with
crime the witness was emphatic and
prompt in his denials. He showed no
desire to conceal the fact that Orchard
had visited him at his house. or that
he on different occasions had intimate
conversations with Orchard. He de.
nounced the administration Of Colo.
rado at the time OF the troubles as cor.
rupt and he extolled the Western Fed.
Grafton. ~ :
Governors Salute Fatal.
Port Townsend, Wash, july il
aOne man killed and two so,,o.a,-.