The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-29
Wllam D. Haywood Acquit-
ted at Boise
ALL NIGHT STRUGGLE
ayfua Time for Prisoner and Family
following wearisome Trial
on the Charge Of
Murder.

Boise, Idaho, July 2o.--After an all
nigIlk session the jury brought in yer
diet pf not guilty in the case Of Will
Lam D. Haywood, charged with the
murfer Of Ex-Governor Steunenberg, yes
terdaE morning. 1t was announced that
on Hse first ballot after the jury re
tired the vote stod eight for acquittal
and -FOUR for guilt Of some degree Of
murder The members Of the minority
were won over one by one before day
Light yesterday morning.
Haywood thanked each one Of the
jurors in turn and told them If they
ever came to Denver there would be
wafm reception for them at the Hay
wood home.
Eff. Richardson of counsel for the
defelike said: "We have had fair
trial Idaho may indeed be proud of
herself"
"Prcbability Of acquittal was freely
predicted after Judge Fremont Wood
read bis charge, which was regarded az
strongly fayoring the defense in its in
terpretation of the laws Of conspiracy,
eircunlstantial evidence and the corrob-
orati0n of a confessed accomplice. 1T
was also freely predicted that in the
event Of Haywood's aequittal, the state
would abandon the prosecution of his
associates, Charles H. Meyer, president
OF the federation, and George A. Petit
bone of Denver Statements from coun-
sci and from Governor Gooding issued
yesterday dispel this report. Governor
Gooding said:
"The verdict is great surprise to
me, and / believe to all citizens of
Idaho, who have heard or read the evi-
denee In the case. | have done my
duty. have no regret as to any action
] have taken, and my conscience is
clear. As long as God gives me strength
! shall continue my efforts for govern
ment by law and for organized society.
The state win continue a vigorous
prosecution Of Meyer and Pettihone and
Adams and Of Simpkins when appre-
bended. There will be neither hesita-
tion nor retreat.a
What Orchard Said.
Not the least interesting Of the com
ment5 made upon the verdict today was
that Of Harry Orchard, the confessed
murderer of Steunenberg and the one
whom the state chiefly relied to prove
is charge Of a conspiracy among Ger
tain members of the Western Fedora
tion Of Miners, When told at the state
penitentiary that Haywood had been ae.
quilted, Orchard said;
'Well, have done my duty. / have
told the truth | could do nothing more
! am ready to take any punishment
that may be meted out to me for my
crime, and the sooner it comes the bet
ter"
Sympathy for Haywood's Mother.
Haywood's first thought was of his
mother, Mrs. Eta Carnithers, who suf
fered nervous breakdown Saturday at
ter the jury retired Leaving the court
room with Attorney Nagent, Haywood
walked TO the jail portion Of the build
ing, shaking hands as he went with
guards, employees and friends. He bade
farewell to Meyer, who when he heard
the verdict said: That's good, and
10 Pettibone, whom Darrow described
TO the Jury as sort of Happy Hooli-
pan." and who called "Give my re-
CARDS to Broadway" Then he walked
lo. st. Luke's hospital and rushed into
bis mothers room. So potent was this
tohie that last night she was up and
about and happy. Next, Haywood went
10 the little cottage where his wife and
daughters have been staying. He had
parted with Attorney Nugent at the
hospital gate, and left alone in Boise
tad to inquire his way. Once home,
Haywood said:
II want to thank the people Of Boise
Ior their kindness to my wife, my moth
n. my family and my friends"
There has been widespread sympathy
for Mrs. Carruthers. Senator Borah
Ehen first apprised Of the verdict, said.
Il feel glad for Haywood's mother
Haywood's Statement.
Last night Haywood issued a state
ment in which he said;
~ appreciate the support of the work.
Inc class extended to us by the work.
Inemen throughout the country ! hope
~ be able during the coming year per.
sonallv to express that appreciation.
Nave no feeling nor i'll will toward any
nerson; am charitable toward all. Ny
Intention is to 20 back to Denver and
take up my work where left off when
,yas placed under arrest.
@As TO the outcome OF the trial
have never had any fear and would
have expressed yesterday the same be
Wef expressed when first arrested, that
that with a fair trial and an i'm
nor+ial trial the verdict would be sucl
has been given to the country
aeenator Borah treated me most fair
J., and appreciate t. Judge Wood wal
G,;nently z fair to me, and have ex
lanaed 10 him my thanks for his treat
,nsut Of me during the ordeal Of thii
trial 49,, c
uor Coodiug for the position he took
~ - closing / wish to express apprecia
!ia, ~ of tbe wonderful support given t
w" hr The presence in the court room
~ gns ~ Inc trial Of the representative
y iabor. industrial and political organi
cations.
little Show Against Haywood.
e.,nnel r. Russell, Che senior membe
- fhe panel said;
OF Wy LOO anfhfner aoainet TTavKVooi