The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-07-30

Boise, Ida, July 2s.-Charles H.
Meyer. president of the Western Fed
GRAFTON OF Miners and co-defendant
with William D. Haywood. acquitted
yesterday of the murder of former Gov
ernor Steunenberg. was ordered released
on $4,000 bail today by Judge Wood,
who presided at the Haywood trial. The
attorneys for the federation expected
to have the bond ready for filing to-
night, but the arrangements had not
been wholly completed at a late hour,
and Meyer resigned himself TO another
night in Jail. He will probably be re-
leased tomorrow and will leave within
twenty-four hours for his home in Den
yer.
No Bail for Pettibone.
No application for bail was made in
the case of George A. Pettibone, the
third of the alleged conspiratOrs, but
a motion was made for a speedy trial
and his case was ordered set down for
Tuesday, Oct. l. Counsel intimated to-
day that they might apply for bond for
Pettibone later. but it is not believed
that the states attorneys viii consent.
1t has been generally claimed that the
state has more discriminating evidence
against PettibOne than any of the
others, while 1t has been generally con-
coded that the case against Meyer is
the weakest of the three. TIL defense
in the Haywood case admitted that
there were a number of things for Mr..
Psttibone TO explain as to his asoscia-
ton with Harry Orchard and the send
ing of money to him, but they said it
would be time enough to deal with these
matters when Pettibcne himself was
placed On trial.
Haywood Congratulated.
Haywood today continued to receive
many cOngratulatory kilograms from
all sections of the country. They came
from individuals. from local unions OF
the Western Federation, from all
classes of labor unions and from various
socialist organizations and leaders.
Aside from the personal congratulations
of the sendeTs the messages have near
~ all expressed the sentiment that
Tabor has triumphed over the oppres-
sive measures of capital"
Haywood spent the day at the cottage
occupied by his family and received
many callers. He expects to leave for
Denver on Thursday.
The matter of releasing Meyer on
bail and fixing the time of Pettibone's
trial came up before Judge Wood at
10 o'clock this morning, but was post
pOned until y. m, to allow further
conferences between counsel for the de-
Tense and for the prosecution.
Pettibone's Wife Broke Down.
Strenuous efforts were made to secure
the consent of the states attorneys to
the release of Pettibone. but without
avail The big courtroom, with its
eE1pty Jury box and benches appeared
far different from the closing days of
turned away from every session Meyer
and Pettibone were brought into court
at o'clock. The latter's wife was
present and broke down and cried when
the order was made releasing Meyer
aud holding her husband. 1t was said
tonight that Pettibone may be taken
back TO the Canyon county Jail at
Caldwell until the time for his trial
arrives. The case and the prisoners
were brought to Boise six months ago
on a change of venue from Canyon
TO Ada county.
Meyers Bond Fixed at $4,000.
Attorney Darrow of Chicago made
the formal application for Meyers re-
lease and no word of objection was in
teTposed by Senator BOrah, representing
the state When it came to fixing the
amount Senator Borah named 5000.
nat II AGdSplAdbfC anu suns ~
said Mr.. Darrow.
Judge Wood said he would personally
approve the bond and would make it
continuing so Meyer could remain at
his home in Colorado until wanted.
AS to Pettibone Mr.. Darrow urged
that the earliest possible date be fixed
for his trial The next term of court
begins Sept. 4 and Judge Wood said
he would like to clear the calender as
far as possible before going into an ex-
tended trial. Oct. / was then set as a
date agreeable to all parties.
Butte Union Put Up the Money.
Bond for Meyer is to be given in
unique way suggested by Attorney Pc
ter Breen of Butte, Mont, who has
been associated with the defense. The
Butte local of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners IS the richest in the
organization and Mr.. Breen said car
ries a deposit of from 100000 10 $140,
600 constantly in the bank. Arrange
ments were made by wire today by Mr..
Breen to have the Butte union make
s25, 600 subject 20 draft by the First Ma
tional bank of Boise. Some officer of
the Boise bank viii sign the bail bond
as surety. \ telegram to Mr. Breen to-