Arizona republican., 1907-07-13
He Grew Pale When Confronted by the
States QueStiOner
lie Quickly Recovered Himself and Held His Own
Throughout Three Hours of Cross Examination.
The Further Program.

Boise, July l2.-William b. Haywood
the defendant, left the witness chair
This afternoon. He had been under
examination for six hours, the time
being equally divided between his own
counsel and Borah, who conducted the
ross examination. Haywood's testi-
uony in his own behalf practically
closes the side for the defense. One
witness will be caleb tomorrow. and
his examination VIII take up about
fifteen minutes. Counsel for defense
will then announce its close and the
state viii begin with rebuttal unless
motions TO strike out certain parts OF
the evidence should be brought for
ward by the defense. Counsel for the
state announce their willingness To
abide by the instructions of the court
10 the jury and will not occupy the
time with arguments of motions to
strike.
There is now a prospect of the case
being brought to a conclusion within
about two weeks. The state expects to
close its rebuttal by Wednesday or
Thursday next. The defense expresses
the opinion that the sur-rebuttal
circumstances the case will be given
TO the jury by the end of the last week
Of the month.
The cross examination of Haywood
commenced this afternoon within an
hour after the opening of the court.
Every seat was taken. The announce
ment that Borah would cross examine
brought an unusual attendance. 1t
was quite evident that the spectators
were not alone in their expectation
that something interesting would de-
velOp. When barrow, Haywood S
counsel. closed the direct examination
Of his client, the prisoner witness
turned in his chair and faced BOrah.
His face was pale and his jaws firmly
set. There was a stir In the court
room, then absolute silence.
The first questions and answers
came in such subdued tones that
Richardson asked the witness to speak
louder. Borah's cross examination. al
ways rapid-fire. was more than usual
ly quick today. but from, first to last.
Haywood preserved complete self
possession and control At times the
replies came as quickly as the ques-
tions flung at him. Again. he would
hesitate, speak slowly. and with mark
I'd emphasis. His voice was low and
musical. and seldom raised except once
or twice when flat denial was given.
Borah's manner was courteous
throughout. but now and then a tinge
of sarcasm or sternness appeared as
he insisted on a direct answer when
Haywood appeared reluctant. Hay
wood in turn was as courteous as Bo-
rah. He invariably addressed Borah
as Senator" and repeatedly asked per-
mission to explain when he thought
there might be some misunderstanding
Notwithstanding the subdued air of
consideration, quiet speech and cour-
teous bearing. there was not 4 moment
throughout the three hours cross ex-
animation. that the atmosphere did not
ungle with possibilities. Once, when
Senator Borah pressed Haywood as to
his sentiment toward former Governor
Steunenberg. Haywood said quietly,
and with smile Il feel no different
towards Steunenberg. senator. than !
DO toward you, or any of those peo-
pie"
Senator Borah looked up quickly
but he did not smile. He said very
quickly: Yes, ! have been given to
understanding something of that
sort" and did not pursue the subject