The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-15

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Mr.. Heitman read the cross-examina-
tion. Phillips testified to knowing
Steve Adams. having met him in the
Marble creek country between his
cabin and that Of Simpkins. He
often saw Adams and Simpkins to-
gether. He knew OF .'jum per-shoot-
ting association" and saw notice
near Simpkins' cabin warning claim
Jumpers to leave the country 40
trouble awaited them. It bore
skull and cross. bones and was dated
August 10, 1904. Phillips last saw
Fred Tyler at supper time about
August 10. He took supper with
Phillips and Mrs. Phillips. The next
morning Phillips heard shots from
the southwest. He looked for Tyler
but could not tind him; bis cabin was
deserted.
Phillips description of Tyler's dress,
ETC., Tailed with the states exhibits.
Mrs. Phillips testimony corroborated
that Of her husband in various de-
tails.
On Saturday the state resumed the
examination Of witnesses. Detective
James MCFARLAND was 10 town but
was not called and left in the after
noon.
G. H. Williams, former deputy
sheriff, was called and testified about
going to the Marble creek country
and bringing the Tyler skeleton TO
Wallace. He seemed somewhat con-
fused In describing the clothing. He
was rigidly cross-examined by Darrow
and concluded that he confused the
body with sumo others.
Coroner D. e. Keys OF Mullan
testified AS to the condition OF the
body when he took charge OF 1t, and
described the wounds IN the skull,
which he thought were caused by u
gun shot. He believed thure had
been foul play but had the remains
buried without holding an inquest.
| Bruce Worstell Of Wallace testified
to receiving and burying the remains
IN a packing box.
Detectives were on the witness
stand Monday and most o! the day
was taken up by Clarence DarrOw,
attorney for Adams, In severely cross-
questioning them with the evident
intention of confusing ths m
10 their testimony, but with little
success.
S. G. Theile was on the stand most
Of the day. j. Fl. Hawlev acted for
the state relieving Fl. P. Knight for
r the time being. Theile told Of the
, arrest of Adams at the farm Of j. W..
Lillard, his uncle, near Haines. Ore,
3 February 20. 1905, having been ac-
/ companied there by Sheriff Harvey X.
' Brown of Baker City who made the
5 arrest. He then told OF Adams con-
fession to him OF the murder Of Fred
E Tyler. Darrow objected to the man
e ner Of the states laying the founda-
: tion for Adams confession, but the
r objection was overruled.
d While being cross-examined by
t Darrow, Theile said he made Adams
d no threats nor promises in securing
J. his confession.
n Darrow then called James McPar-
a land, the Pinkerton, for purposes oil
g cross. exa amination, and the detective
II told how in half day he got Adams
r to acknowledge his part 10 the
o Steunenberg murder. Darrow be-
,r came so insulting toward the witness
Is that Hawley objected and the objec'
]. tion was sustained by the court.
,e MCFARLAND said he made Adams nc
promises, but told him Of othel
n criminals who had turned state,
st evidence.
]. E. L. Whitney, warden of th'
ID penitentiarv, was called to tell u
At McParland's visit to Adams
a. Theie, recalled for direct examina
is tion, told the story OF Adams con
i'd fession OF the murder Of Fred Tyler
IN which he said was made three week
In after the confession to Mcfarland 0
of his completely 10 the Steunenberl
I'd murder. After the narrative Darros
lg took the detective In hand, withou
a much effect, until O'Clock whel
d, court adjourned for the day.
nd The feature of the trial Tuesda
forenoon was the testimony or Bulke
ge lev Wells, adjutant general of tn
he state OF Colorado during the laho
ny troubles there. Wells said he me
os, Steve Adams ON May 81. 1905, a
srs Orchard, near Boise, to accomp- o
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