The Elbert County tribune., 1907-08-01
MOYER RELEASED
FOLLOWING AcouITTAL OF HAY
/, WOOD THE PRESIDENT
GIVES BAIL.
PETTlBoNE BACK TO PRISON
Boise Newspapers Discuss the Verdict
OF the Jury and Say Criticism
Would Have Been Made
Either Way.


OF Miners. and co-defendant with VIII
liam ID. Haywood, acquitted of the
murder OF former Governor Steunen-
berg, was ordered released on S25 600
bail by Judge Wood, who presided at
the Haywood trial.
No application for bail was made in
the case of George A. Pettibone, the
third of the alleged conspirators, but
motion was made for speedy trial
and his case was ordered set down for
Tuesday. October LIST.
Counsel intimated that they might
apply for bond for Pettibone later. but
1t is not believed that the states at
torney will consent. 1t has been gem
erally claimed that the state has more
incriminating evidence against Petit
bone than any of the others, while 1t
has been generally conceded that the
case against Meyer is the weakest of
the three. The defense in the Hay
wood case admitted that there were
number of things for Pettibone to ex-
plain as to his association with Harry
Orchard and the sending of money to
him, but they said 1t would be time
enough TO deal with these matters
when Pettibone himself was placed on
trial
The matter of releasing Meyer on
bail and fixing the time for Pettibone's
trial came up before Judge Wood
Strenuous efforts were made to secure
the consent of the states attorneys to
the release OF Pettibone. but without
avail. The big court room, with it's
empty jury box and benches appeared
far different from the closing days of
the trial when hundreds of people were
turned away from every session.
Meyer and Pettibone were brought
into court. The latter wife was pres
ent and broke down and cried when the
order was made releasing Meyer and
holding her husband. 1t was said that
Pettihone may be taken back to
Canyon county Jail at Caldwell until
the time for his trial arrived. The
case and the prisoners were brought to
boise six months ago on change OF
venue from Canyon TO Ada county.
Attorney Darrow of Chicago made
the formal application for Meyers re-
lease and no word of objection was in
terposed by Senator Borah, represent
ing the state. When 1t came to fixing
the amount Senator Borah named $25-,
600.
'That Is reasonable and suits u.s."
said Mr.. Darrow.
Judge Wood said he would personally
approve the bond and would make 1t
continuing so that Meyer could remain
at his home in Colorado. As to Petit
bone, Mr.. Darrow urged that the earli-
est possible date be. fixed. The next
term of court begins September 4th.
and Judge Wood said he would like to
clear the calendar as far as possible
before going into an extended trial.
ns.fs. Irt L. i.
agreeable to all concerned
Bond for Meyer is to be given in an
unique way, suggested by Peter Breen
of Butte, Montana. who has been as
sociated with the defense. The Butte
local of the Western Federation of
Miners Is the richest in the organiza-
ton and Mr.. Breen said carries de-
posit of from 100000 to $140,00O con
stantly In the bank. Arrangements
were made by wire by Mr.. Breen TO
have the Butte union make $25, 1000 sub
ject to draft by the First National
Bank of Boise. Some officer of the
Boise bank will sign the bail bond as
surety. A telegram to Mr. Breen said
the arrangements at Butte had been
completed.
we were offered personal bond in
several times the amount desired here
in Boise" said Breen, but we pre-
ferred not to impose upon any of our
friends to that extent, when the Butte
union has such large surplus ard was
anxious for the honor of showing its
allegiance and confidence in the presl-
dent Of the federation
Discussion of the verdict in the
Haywood case was widespread. the
consensus of opinion being that the
a W had I..t.. a a 4
should not be criticized. Editorial com
ment OF the local papers is to this ef-
feet, the Daily Statesman saying:
The Statesman, in common with
the great mass of the people, regrets
that the trial of William ID. Haywood
for the murder of former Governor
Frank Steunenberg resulted as It did.
The verdict came as a great surprise,
as 1t had not been supposed such a
conclusion would be reached. even the
defense. according 10 the best informa-
tion Obtainable. hoping for nothing
more than a hung jury.
But the case has been decided by
an Idaho jury under the facts as they
found them and the law as laid down
by the court and ii is the duty of all,
as in all cases fairly and fully sub
mitted to our constituted tribunals of
Justice to accept the result in that spirit
OF loyalty to our courts which Is a nee
essary attitude Of mind on the part of
citizens of our republic If our rights
are to be protected and peace and or
der and good will are to reign"
The Evening Capital News says:
There was bound to be keen disap-
appointment whatever the verdict may
have been. But the jury which tried
the case was one whose honesty. integ-
rity, ability and good citizenship no
one doubted. and now that they have
expressed themselves 1t will come
with as little grace upon the part of
those whose minds were made up to
the contrary verdict to complain of
their decision as 1t would for those
who are now pleased TO have de-