Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10

that Orchard was In conference with De-
tective Mcfarland this morning. and with
Mcfarland and Attorney Hawley yestcr-
day. and that each morning before appear
Ing on the stand he visited Hawley's Of
flee. but the witness denied that he cor
rected his testimony on any suggestion
from either Hawley or Mcfarland. He
said he told Hawley he had made mis-
take IN his testimony. and asked If he
should correct It, and Hawley told him to
do so.
Did Mcfarland speak to you about
the method by which you could withstand
Cross-examination?" demanded Attorney
Richardson. who has handled the cross
examination throughout.
To Give Him Strength.
"No. sir" replied Orchard, but he
spoke Of what gave me strength to go
through the examination"
orchard has professed religion.
Now. then" roared Richardson, didn't
you make this correction because you
discovered that Easterly is here and Ack-
erman is not?"
NO, sir; knew EasterIy was here all
the time
Orchard said that he had learned that
Attorney Richardson then demanded to
know Of Orchard what he had talked to
Nelson Franklin and \. L. Carlton of the
Mine Owners Association about. He said
he had certificate of deposit In a bank
which had closed; he had heard that these
men were buying the certificates.
Orchard vas going into the details of
the conversation when he was stopped by
Richardson, who declared the matter i'm
material. This brought a protest from
Senator Borah, who said:
You asked for this; now take it as 1t
comes"
Il did not ask for a lecture" retorted
the attorney for the defense
Judge Wood said the prosecution could
go into the matter on redirect examination
II IT desired, and Orchard was not allowed
10 proceed.
Orchard Makes Denial.
Orchard denied that he had ever discussed
the mining troubles with Franklin and
Carlton. He entered the same denial as to
kid" Waters. Frank n. Reardon, A. T.
Holman and Maj. Tom Mcclellan.
Richardson next took Orchard over the
ground preceding the blowing up of the
independence depot. The witness said he
had first discussed the matter with Parker
hHu l'dNlS, ine strike managers Ill luo
Cripple Creek district. but he could not re-
call the exact date or place. Haywood
whispered constantly in his attorneys ear
this part Of the cross examination pro-
ceeded prompting questions from time to
time. Orchard said he later discussed the
Independence matter with Parker and Davis
at the Belmont Hotel in Denver and in the
lobby of the miners convention. which was
in session at the time. The witness de-
clared that 1t was because Haywood's con-
troll of the federation was in jeopardy in
the convention that the leaders wanted
something pulled Off"
Richardson next jumped back to the Lyle
Gregory murder in Denver, wanting to
know if Orchard had not gone to the Adams
Hotel that evening.
Buried Shotgun.
mo, sir" replied the witness. Il first
went to Petitioners backyard and buried
the sawed-or shotgun and then went
home"
Orchard denied he had ever jumped from
a window of the Adams Hotel while Chief
LOOMS of the Denver detective force was
looking for him.
After a long line of questioning, which
developed little that was material. Attor-
ney Richardson suddenly turned on Orchard
and shouted
Look here, have you been cautioned not
to give definitely any time or place during
this cross-examination?'
Il have been cautioned as to nothing
retorted the witness, with feeling, but to
tell you the truth"
Who cautioned you?" demanded Rich
ardson.
MIR Mcfarland and Mr. Hawley."
is N this
matter?"
Il don't know what you mean by men
tor"
Il mean ne has coached you"
mo sir; no more than to tell me to tell
the truth"
The First Money.
You have also received a letter from
Mr. Bangs OF New York. superintendent of
a detective agency, encouraging you.
haven't you?"
Orchard said he had never seen any such
letter He also denied that he had ever
received a letter from William A. Pinker-
tor
The witness was next required TO relate the
details surrounding each occasion on which
he received money from Haywood Meyer
and Pettibone. He said he thought the
first money he received from Pettlbone was
handed over in the latters store.
And that was public place, wasn't 1t!
asked Richardson.
I'VE went 10 the rear of the store
Orchard said Pettibone had several en-
pIuyes in the store and rented desk room
to two or more persons. He said that there
was usually no one present at the inter-
view regarding money except himself,
Steve Adams and Haywood. Meyer or Pet
tibonc. Speaking for himself and Adams,
Orchard said:
Led Dissolute Life.
During the time were working on
Peabody we got so or 800 whenever we
asked for it,
He sal he was gambling and leading some
thing of Il dissolute life.
Now. from all you have said and that
you know. these defendants had nothing to
do with planning the indicator mine ex-
plosion. suggested Richardson.
Nothing other than to pay for it, re-
piled Orchard.
Il limited my question as to plotting and
planning" said Richardson. They had
nothing 10 do with planning the indicator
eXpiosicI. or the killing of Lyle Gregory
Not far as l know" replied the wit