Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-06-27
State Closes Its Case.

Boise, Idaho, June Z---UnleSS lHeIe
| should be unforeseen delay in securing
couple of final pieces of evidence,
| the state will to-day close its case
against William d. Haywood, whom 1t
charges with the murder of Frank
Steunenberg. This announcement was
made yesterday afternoon by Senate.
Borah of the prosecution, and when
Clarence barrow of the defense took
up the discussion of the arrangement
of time he made it very clear that di-
rectly the state closed he and his asso-
ciates would move the court for an in
struction directing verdict of &C.
quittal.
Carroborates Orchard.
1t is now anticipated that the state
will close by noon; that the afternoon
the expected motion of the defense,
and If the court rules adversely on the
motion, the opening statement in be
half of Haywood will be made by Mr..
barrow on Saturday.
The prosecution succeeded yester-
day in again showing direct connec-
ton with the store of George Petit
bone in Denver and Harry. Orchard at
work on the Bradley crime in San
Francisco, and promised to make the
connection with Pettibone personally
by handwriting experts who will be
called to-day.
Records Produced.
Original records of the Pacific Post
al Telegraph company were produced,
showing that in September and Octo-
Der, 1904, remittances of $3.50 and
$4S, respectively, were made, the first
by 81. Wolff" and the second by "P.
Bone" from 1725 Stout street, in Den
ver-the address of Petitioners store
to H. Green" in care of Peter l..
HUFF, at 211 Taylor street San Fran
cisco.
w. v. Mccartney, who was cashier
Of the Denver Office of the Postal Tele-
graph company in the fall of 1904.
came here from Cheyenne to identify
and explain the records that showed
the remittances.
Quotes Haywood.
The state also showed that while at
Silver City, Idaho, in 1899, Haywood
declared that Steunenberg was ty-
rant and should be exterminated. To
practically every piece of evidence Of
fered during the day the defense first
offered objection and then made mo-
ton to strike out. and lastly took al
exception on the record.
Jury to Decide Haywood Case.
Boise, June 23.-When the state yes
terday closed its case against William
D. Haywood, charged with the murder
of Frank Steunenberg, the defense
made an unsuccessful attempt to Sc
cure from the court an order directing
the jury to acquit the prisoner. Judge
Woods ruling. which requires the de-
Tense to meet with evidence the case
that the state has presented, was made
at 3:15 o'clock and it was then ar
ranged that Haywood's counsel should
make the opening statement and pre-.
sent their first testimony on Monday
next.
Makes ELOQUENT Plea.
Attorney X F. Richardson made the
principal argument In support of the
motion in long. carefully prepared
and eloquent address.
He took for his guide the Idaho stat
ute that forbids conviction upon the
uncorroborated testimony of an accom-.
plice, and quoting authorities in sup
| port Of his contention that there must
be convincing confederation entirely
independent Of the testimony Of the
| accomplish, made an analysis Of All
the testimony offered. He declared
that none Of the testimony could stand
| without the support OF Orchards story
| and that the statute specifically for
1 babe It's acceptance under these cir
| cumstances.
i Statute Forhlds Conviction.
He also argued that the testimony
/ OF Orchard was the only showing that
IN any way connected Haywood Will
4 the crime and that the statute forbade
conviction under these circumstances
Senator Borah, who spoke for Thu
state. argued with like force and elo
quence that HaywoOd's connection ha.
been independently shown, and tina
i Orchards testimony has been corrobo
rated BY independent circumstance,
and evidence
| Clarence barrow, who closed. de
clared that there was not shred 3
evidences u the case capable Of stand