The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-04
HAYWOOD'S TRIAL FOR
MURDER OPENS
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Mr.. Hawley drew an affecting word
picture OF the assassination OF Frank
Steunenberg on the night OF Dec. 30. 1905.
and described the arrest OF Orchard. He
said they would prove that after Or
chard's arrest he received telegram
signed M which was followed by the
presence at Caldwell OF Mr. Miller. one
OF the counsel now defending Haywood.
Hawley said the prosecution would pro-
when the latter was in Jail.
Mr.. Hawley announced that Orchard
had made "full confession" to Mr.
Partland and that orchard and McPart-
land would be on the stand.
1T Is our purpose" the leading attor-
ney for the state went on Ito show that
the death OF Steunenberg was the result
of conspiracy, an understanding and coll
luson between the leaders of the West
ern Federation of Miners and other per-
sons"
Mr. Hawley said the rank and file of
the organization were guiltless of the
crime alleged.
But we will show" he said, that the
leaders OF this organization have been re-
sponsble, not only for the death OF
Steunenberg but scroes OF others besides"
Mr.. Darrow. for the defense promptly
objected indicating the purpose OF the de-
fense to endeavor 10 confine the prosecu-
tion absolutely TO the death of Steunen-
berg Mr.. Darrow declared the death of
scores of Others" had nothing to do
with the case.
THE court cannot tell at this time
whether the statement is Objectionable or
not. objection overruled." said Judge
Wood
Judge Wood asked Mr.. Hawley II. he ex-
pected to show by evidence the respon-
sibility OF the defendant in the Western
Federation OF Miners. alleged unlawful
acts. and received a reply In the affirma-
tive.
"rhe leaders" said Mr.. Hawley, "lnve
employed desperate criminals from time
TO time to do away with those who may
| have been selected for one reason or an
other for disappearance and who have
run counter to their interests.
Again Mr. Darrow was on his feet OBJ
jccting TO the states address. and de-
nouncing IL as mere piece OF rheto-
ric."
A heated argument followed. Mr.. Haw-
ley objectng to the repeated Interrupt
tions. Finally he said to Mr.. Darrow: Il
am not running this case according TO
your ideas. thank God. and do not pro-
pose TO stand for these constant inter-
ruptions."
Mr.. Hawley charged the blowing up OF
the independence depot, causing the death
OF Ia persons. to the direct lnstigation OF
Haywood. He said Orchard and Adams
committed this and other crimes on the
specific request OF Haywood.
Mr.. Hawley concluded his address at
HOS.
Mr. Darrow announced that the de-
fence would reserve its opening state
ment until the states case had been
closed
c. r. Wayne was the first witness called
at 1l:0s.
Wayne wac examined by Senator Borah.
He was an eye witness of the murder OF
Gov. Steunenberg The defense declined
TO cross-examine Wayne and the second
witness. Dr. Cue, who attended Stenen-
berg on the night OF the murder, was
called.
DIR. Cue was not cross-examined by the
defense.
O. c. Rice OF Caldwell an attorney, was
next called Rice testified To the presence
OF Thomas Hogan. alias orchard, a;
Caldwell, prior 10 the murder.
Mr. Richardson cross-examined Rice.
". II Ellis OF Caldwell. a merchant fur
ther testified TO the presence OF Orchard
near the Steunenberg residence. Ellis wos
cross-examined by Mr.. Richardson
A. j. Ballentine was called TO the stand
and court adjourned at noon until y. IN.