The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-07-19
A OF HAYWOOD
For Murder of Gov. Steunenberq.
Haywood on Stand in Own Defense.

Haywood on Stand in Own Defense.
Boise, Idaho, July 12.-Charles H.
Meyer went on the stand yesterday as
a witness for his fellow defendant,
William H. Haywood, and besides
making positive denial of all the
crimes attributed to him and the other
federation leaders by Harry Orchard,
offered an explanation of the unsolic-
tied appearance of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners as the defender of
Harry Orchard Immediately after his
arrest at Caldwell for the murder of
Gov. Steunenberg.
Meyer swore that it was Jack Simp-
kins who engaged Attorney Fred Mill
er at Spokane to go to Caldwell
To Represent Orchard,
then known as Thomas Hogan, and
that it was at the request of Simpkins
that the witness and Haywood had
subsequently advanced $500 from
the funds of the federation to meet
the expense of defending Orchard.
Meyer denied that he had ever dis
cussed any kind of criminal act with
Orchard or any one else, or that he
had ever given him a cent except for
expenses on the trip Orchard made to
Ouray as a bodyguard fAr him. He
said that he had no personal feeling of
hostility for ~Steunenberg, and there
were no circumstances hat would
make him desire the life Of John Ne
Vile, whom Orchard testified Meyer
wanted killed.
Meyer Denies Orchards Story.
Meyer denied that he participated in
the conference in Petitioners back
yard, where Orchard said he, Hay
wood and Pettibone had discussed va
rious acts of violence; denied knowl-
edge of the subsequent meeting at
federation headquarters, where Or
chnrd swore that S~teunenberg's and
Neville's executions were planned,
and denied the material statements in
all of Orchards testimony.
Meyer on Stand for His Comrade.
Boise, Idaho, July 13.-William D.
Haywood took the oath yesterday as a
witness in his own defense, and in a
lengthy narrative of his life and his
| work as a leader of his fellow miners.
denied guilt Of the murder of Frank
Steunenberg and the manifold crimes
charged against him by Harry Or
chard.
Haywood's testimony was chiefly
characterized with positive denials of
allegations made against him by the
prosecution. He denied that he met
Orchard until some time after the Vim
dicator explosion; denied that he sent
Orchard back to Cripple Creek to blow
up the Independence station; denied
der, and denied suggesting or discuss
ing the S~teunenberg murder.
Never Gave Orchard Money.
He swore that he " gave Or
chard any money at any time Or place
for any purpose. He declared that he
never made a threat against Steunen-
berg, whom he said he regarded only
as he did any politician who is being
swayed by capitalistic influence. The
direct examination had not reached
the connection Of Jack Simpkins and
the action of the federation after Steu-
nenberg was murdered when adjourn
ment interrupted it.
Haywood Stands Borah's GrilIing.
Boise, July IA. William D.. Hay
wood, charged with the murder of
Frank Steunenberg, left the witness
chair this afternoon. He had been un-
der examination six hours, the time
being equally divided between his own
| counsel and Senator Borah. who con
| Quoted the cross-examination. Hay
woods testimony practically closes
the case for the defense. One witness
will be called to-day and his examina-
ton will take up about fifteen minutes.
The state will then begin the rebuttal.
Rapid-fire Questions.
Borah's cross-examination, always
rapid fire, was more than usually
quick yesterday, but from first to last
Haywood preserved complete self
control. At times his replies came as
quickly as the questions were flung at
him. Again he would hesitate and
speak slowly, with marked emphasis.
Mr.. Borah's manner was courteous
throughout, but now and then a tinge
Of sarcasm appeared as he insisted m
a direct answer and Haywood appear
ed reluctant. Haywood in turn was as
courteous as the cross-examiner.
Feeling Toward Steunenberg.
Once when Senator Borah pressed
Haywood as to his sentiment toward
Former Governor Steunenberg, Hay
wood said quietly and with a smile, Il
felt no different toward Steunenberg
than do towards you or any of those
people"
Senator Borah looked up quickly
but did not smile. He said very quiet
ly: Eyes; l have been given to under
stand something of that sort" and did
not pursue the subject.
Much of Haywood's testimony yes
terday was a repetition in detail of
what Meyer said Thursday. Haywood,
however. made no effort to deny his
LockJAW FATAL TO TWO.