New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-12
DETAILS OF THE TRIAL.
Moger Unshdken Under Cross
Examination by BOrdh.

Boise, Idaho. July u-Charles H Meyer was
called 10 the stand in the Haywood case when
court met this morning Before his cross-exam-
nation was begun, however. Mr., Darrow, OF the
defence. offered IN evidence a letter written by
John Murphy, OF Denver. general counsel OF the
federation. 10 the local union at Silver Creek.
Idaho, the time the question OF obtaining coun-
sci for Harry Orchard was under consideration.
The state objected and was sustained. Mr.. Oar
then read several extracts from the constitu-
ton II the Western Federation Of Miners which
admitted IN evidence yesterday.
Taking up the cross-eEauination Of Meyer, Sen
ator Borah first inquired as 10 where the real
power q the organization, between conventions,
existed. Meyer said II rested in the executive
hoard, the president and the secretary treasurer.
He has been active or ofTicio member OF the
executive board since 1885 At the recent conven-
ton o. the federation IN Denver, Meyer said.
Jack Simpkins. the alleged acCon1plce OF Harry
Orhard. who has never been apprehended, was
continued IN Office member Of the executive
board for Idaho. an alternate being appointed to
take his duties.
Meyer was deliberate in his replies again to-day,
evidently weighing his answers carefully in his
mind before making them. He said he was living
a. Deadwood, :. D, during the Coeur dAlene
troubles % 1893, but became acquainted with many
q the members from that district at the SAT-
Lake convention Of that year He also learned OF
Governor Steunenberg's part in the strike Jack
sinpk!Cs OF the men Meyer met at the
conven,.on He heard Simpkins tel OF the indig-
mites suffered in the Idaho bull pen" and knew
what his feelings were.
70 the extent Of the rule OF the federation 70 de-
fend any Of its members accused Of crime Meyer
declared nan defended unless the erE-
ecoiTe board decided his arrest mad some co4llec-
ton Vtth the Western Federation OF Miners
II member os the federation should XIII man
On the streets Of Boise. you would not defend him
unless you felt the federation was IN some way
Involved IN the AFFAIR."" suggested Borah.
That is my understanding. We would defend
any one whose act grew out Of q strike or whose
arrest We felt was due 70 MS connection with the
"esteTn Federation OF Miners.
You don't hold il Involvement TO mem
pers that federation Will defend them Tor any
crime committed do your
No sir"
PETTIBONE FRIEND OF MINERS.
Senator Borah next inquired 70 Petubones re-
lstons with the Western Federation OF Miners
Fettbene not active member, but when ms
business permitted would attend the conventions
ana come 70 headquarters. He was a good fr1end
o. me organization and ready assist IN any way
ne could He has often bought furniture ana o'her
supplies for the organization and for its members
Meyer declared he had never heard OF Orchard s
ehfnlty toward Governor Steunenberg until the
present trial started. Senator Borah had the wit
ness tell again Of Orchards activities in helping
.e federation officials and attorneys IN the alleged
Ualn @reckipg case at Cripple Creek.
You knew him as Orchard and as an active
Borah
Yes sir"
As 70 Orchards accompanying him TO Ouray
-toyer said he had intended hiring bodyguard
mil Orchard happened 10 drop in and say that ne
NO were on the train together for a day and a
.lght and talked generally about their experiences
- inherent mining districts. There was some dis-
s1selon Of Steunenberg. Orchard comparing ut
IeA or Ida hos Governor to those OF Governor
sapody Of Colorado. Orchard also told or having
.aa an Interest in the Hercules mine. but dld not
g. ne had lost that interest because OF Governor
so.eunenbeTg. He always said IL was because or
IIoueles in the coeur d'AIenes.
.A"geT repeated his statement Of yesterday that
I'm me time Of his arrest in Ouray, In April, 1874
-. June q, 1905. he had not seen Orchard
- &c are sure OF thisT' asked Senator Borah.
en- willing 10 say under oath. Senator
Inside Of Offering reward OF 5.000 the West
~ - ederation OF Miners. Meyer said, did nothing
IS"sTd ferreiing the persons responsible for
~ Independence Station explosion
~ - witness read IN the papers that Orchard and
,Ss9Hhhs Neville were suspected OF the crime The
'-IHf oid Nothing toward investigating this.
Dger Eaid ftat when Orchard went 10 dinner
- - nlfa year later. .le Independence explosion
- discussed Orchard declared that he had
t,s-.'s 70 do with f. and that he and Neville
err ilis Cripple Creek district before the ex-
- sF dselared he knew nothing Of a draft being
- Dp Haywood 10 Jack" Simpkias on December