Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-08
NO SET PRICE FOR CRIMES.
Atty. Richardson Succeeded in
Developing Some Discrep-
ancies in His Story. n
HE WAS COOL AND COLLECTED.
said Reason For Shooting Gregory
Three Times Was That lie
Didn't FAN at First.

Boise, Ida, June S,-Harry Orchard,
chief witness for the state against Will
liam d. Haywood, continues under
cross examination which, along the lire
of his main recital was this morning
carried through the first attempt on
the life of former Gov. Peabody of Colo
RADIO, and the killing of Detective Greg
DRY at Denver
Atty. Richardson, for the defense, led
the witness through every detail of
both crimes, seeking To involve the
story of the witness In doubt. Some
discrepancies were developed, but in
the main the witness adhered stoutly To
his original testimony and warly
avoided serious contradictions. He was
calm and collected and on several oc-
CaSions offered to correct counsel for
the defense.
The defense after leaving the Gregory
matter depressed for moment to lay
the foundation for a showing that
Simpkins, because he was in the Idaho
bull-pen, and Orchard, because he was
driven out Of Idaho and forced to sell
his interest I'm the Hercules mine, which
later became very valuable. had deep
private grudge against Steunenberg. Al
several points the defense laid the foun-
dation for the controVersiou of Or
chard's testimony when its side is
reached
Before court adjourned yesterday, Or
hard had been questioned by the at
lneys for the defense concerning his
narrative down To the early part OF
I year 1904. when the witness had
Z from Denver to ouray, Colo, with
lles IL. Meyer, then as now pres-
}of the Western Federation OF Min
Meyer had been afraid of at
from the thugs Of the mine own
md had taken Orchard along az
yuard
Haywood family group. which
nov numbers seven, was in court as
usual when today's proceedings be-
gan.
Orchard was brought in as usual by
n squad of deputies and detectives.
His coming and going during the last
two days has not created the stir IN
the courtroom which was so striking
the first days he was on the stand.
ORCHARD BEGINS.
Orchard said today that he had not
become acquainted with Pettibone un-
I'll lg0i-the carly part of the year.
He had roomed over Pettibone's store
Tor "A while.
Wasn't it because of that fact that
you met hm?" demanded Atty. Rich
ardsOn.
NO / met him at headquarters" the
Witness replied.
Richardson next went into the at
body, OF Colorado. He wanted TO know
why Orchard had gone to Cripple Creek
to get Steve Adams TO help him as
sassinate the governor.
Was it because he was fedora
ton mani" he asked.
NO. replied Orchard, lit was be-
cause | wanted "A partner
Did you know Adams very well?"
Not so very we'll"
orchard constantly corrected Rich
To-. l..
from his answers and as to the attor-
ney's recollection of his direct testi-
mony.
Haywood was repeatedly in CONSUL
tation with Mr.. Richardson, suggest
ing questions and giving correct dates.
a SHREWD MOVE.
The tack taken by the defendants
attorneys in asking Orchard if he
wanted Adams to help him in the as
sasslnation of Gov Peabody because
Adams was 4 federation man. is taken
as another indication that the de-
Tense will contend that Orchard was
in the employ OF the Mine Owners
association, AMI that he tried to in
Yolve the federation or a federation
man in all Of his crimes. II is certain
the defense viii claim there was
ccunierploi ON the part of the mine
owners 10 break UP the miners union
by having lawless acts attributed to It,
Richardson went over Orchards
testimony on INSTRUMENTATION al
most word for word with the witness,
each question in direct evidence sug-
gcsting from i've to 30 interrogations
In the crOss-eXa mination. Orchard
adhered To every one OF his first state
mcnts and elaborated them under tho
nan or questions from The defense.
Mr., Richardson deYotsd much time to
fixing places md dates In the witness
story, evidently laying the foundation
for contradictory evidence when the
defense has its innings
"Outsidc of your assassinatIons,"
Mr.. Richardson aslted the witness,
did YOU have any little enterprise on
the sidc?"
orchard said he gamhed some with
the money he drew from the fedora
Ton, but lost of anor than he won
Didn't You ever hold anybody up
on the street and take their money
away from them ?"
mo. did not"
WHY GREGORY WAS KILLED
Asked about the assassination Of
Lyle Gregory In Denver Orchard said
he had never known Gregory person.
ally and mad no grudge of any sort
against him.
What was the reason given you for
kllllug Gregory demanded Richard
Because Of his opposition to the
federation aud tho coal miners" The
witness replied.
But The federation had nothing to
10 with the coal miners. did t?"
II believe not.
And there was no coal strike on?"
yes, / believe there was"
'liut the coal miners belonged To Mr..
htchei's organization"
Yes, ] believe Mitchell was presl-
lent,'
Orchard said Gregory had hsen a
Deputy of the coal opera tors lie had
also been u detective az IGaho Springs
during a strike the federation was con-
quoting there.
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