The Globe-republican., 1907-07-18

made threat against Steunenberg
whom he said he regarded only as
he did any politician who was being
swayed by capitalistic influence. He
told of a number of occasions when
he met Orchard in Denver in the
ordinary course of his relations with
the federation and George A. Petit
bone, and said he saw Orchard for
the last time in August, 1905, wi
Orchard told him he was going to
Alaska, and Haywood said he chic ed
him for deserving his wife at Cripple
Creek.
The state completed the cross-el-
animation of Charles II. Meyer at
noon and in dealing with his testl-
mony directed its strongest attack
against the circumstances under
which the federation at the sugges-
ton of Jack Simpkins came to the
relief of Orchard when he was arrest
ed for killing Steunenberg.
Senator Borah, who conducted the
examination, emphasized the connec-
ton of Jack Simpkins and the fed.
GRAFTON and the fact that the fedora
ton without inquiry as to the guilt
or innocence of Orchard gave $500
from its treasury to provide for his
defense. He also developed the fact
that the federation is providing for
the defense of Steve Adams. who is
charged with killing two claim jump
ers at the instigation Of Jack Simp-
kins. Mover denied knowing any
thing about the 500 that Haywood
sent to Jack SimplSins few days
before Steunenberg was assassinated
and which is traced to Orchard by an
unsigned note he got at Caldwell Jail
and coincidence of dates.
The cross examination Of Haywood
commenced Friday morning an hour
after the opening of court. By this
time every seat was taken. The an
nouncement that Senator Borah would
cross examine brought out an unus-
ually large attendance. 1t was quite
evident that the spectators were not
alone in their expectations of some.
thing interesting. When Clarence
Darrow, Haywood's counsel, closed the
direct examination of his client and
quietly remarked: "You may cross
examine" the prisoner-witness turned
in his seat and faced Mr.. Bprah, his
face pale and Jaws firm set, There
was stir in the court room and then
an absolute silence. The first ques-
lions and answers came in such sub.
dued tones that Mr.. Richardson of
Haywood's counsel asked the witness
10 speak out. Borah's cross examina-
ton, always rapid-fire, was more than
usually quick, but from first to last
Haywood preserved complete self pos
session and control. At times his re-
plies came as quickly as the questions
were flung at him. Again he would
hesitate and speak slowly with
marked emphasis. His voice low and
musical, was seldom radical except
once or twice when a flat denial was
given. Borahs manner was courteous
throughout but now and then a tinge
of sarcasm or stoicness appeared as
he insisted on a direct answer and
Haywood appeared reluctant. Hay
wood in turn was as courteous as the
cross examiner. Invariably he ad-
dressed Borah as Senator and re-
peatedly asked permission to explain
when he thought there might be some
Misunderstanding. Notwithstanding
this subdued air of consideration, of
quiet and speech and courteous bear
ing there was not moment through
out the three hours Of cross examina.
ton that the atmosphere did not tin
gle with possibilities. Once when
Senator Borah pressed Haywood as
to his sentiment toward Governor
Steunenberg, Haywood said quietly
and with smile II felt no different
towards Steunenberg, Senator, than |
do towards you, or any Of those peo-
pie"
Senator Borah looked up quickly,
but he did not smile. He said very
quietly, Eyes, have been given to
understand something Of that Sort
and did not pursue the subject.