New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-13

THE EMPLOYMENT OF MILLER.
Haywood went into the details of the final en-
ployment of Fred Miller. of Spokane. to defend
Orchard. At this time Crump. an attorney. who
had represented the Mine Owners Association or
Colorado in fights against the Western Federation
of Miners, had been called into the case by the
other side.
What was the first you knew of any intention to
arrest you In connection with the murder
when I was arrested"
Witness then related the story of his arrest. the
denial of right to consult counsel and the trip to
Boise Il special train in charge of General
Buckley Wells, member of the Mine Owners
Association. When first brought to Boise the pris-
oners taken to the state penitentary being
later removed to the county Jail at Caldwell
Haywood said he was indicted for melting to riot
at Victor following the Independence station ex-
pIosion He was in Denver at the time. The
to trial, nolle PROSE- being entered by
District Attorney c. c. Hamlin. who, prior to his
election had been secretary Of the Mine Owners
Association.
This ended the direct examination and Senator
Borah began cross-question the prisOner-wtness.
He dwelt upon the interest the miners at Silver
City, Idaho, took in the Ceur d'Alene troubles.
Haywood said a committee sent from Silver
City to Northern Idaho at the time.
The Western Federation of Miners came to
think of Governor Steunepberg n pronounced op
ponent of organized labor?'
4 believe So yes. sir
But prior to this trouble he was regarded as
fricnd?"
Il think so. He was at one time an honorary
member of local union"
The union afterward regarded him a friend
you Joined in this view?'
Yes sir; an officer, | did"
did the Miners Magazine reflect your views
as well rs those of the organizatlon?"
"Sometm
1T reflected your views to the CCeur d'AIenes?'
In some instances it did. l did not approve Of
the 'buIlpen,' of the permit system. of the in
dignities upon the men, but to Governor Steu-
nenberg l did not regard him in any other light
than do you. Senator or Bartlett Sinclair or any
others who concerned"
Il have understood that" replied Senator Borah
who then questioned the witness as to the article
which appeared in The Miners Magazine at the
time Governor Steunenbcrg left office entitled
The Passing OF Steunenberg." The article said
that when Steunenberg's epitaph should to
be written it would read, Here Lies a HirelinG
and a Traitor"
Did that article reflect your views and those of
the federaton?"
"As TO the Governors official acts II did" re-
sponded Haywood. who added that the article was
directed against Steunenberg a state official and
not as man.
FEELING AGAINST sTEUNENBERG.
There many others who felt the same way
about Governor Steunenberg." the witness went
on The Lieutenant Governor who served under
Steunenberg wrote article which was much
stronger than this"
The witness was taken through a long line Of
questioning To Jack" Smpkins. developing the
fact that whereas Simpkins disappeared more than
a year ago he is still continued a member of the
executive board Of the federation. When in Denver
Ia December. 1895. Simpkns said nothing Of having
seen Orchard in Caldwell. Idaho.
Senator Borah asked Haywood about the posting
ot certain notices in tho CIipple Creek district In
1901. one OF these read:
Hence take notice that on and after September
10 l9tI, any one working in the mines mills and
power plant OF the Cripple Creek district who Is
Western Federation Of Miners, will be regarded as
an enemy 10 himself and 10 the corn,rtInItv a,
large and will be treated such"
Haywood said IN explanation OF this that there
was a movement on foot 10 reduce wages through
out tho district. second notice called 10 tho at
tention Of the miners that September Is was near
at hand. that the time OF grace had about expired.
and that all who were not for the union must DO
against H. There could be middle ground.
SO" snid Senator Borah. the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners had n permit system OF its own and
no could work where II was in control unless
Re had union card
NO, SIR; man could go work anywhere with
out card. but we expected him to join the union
II he wanted any OF the benefits which nccrued
from membership ia IT
Haywood was questioned closely as 70 his ap-
peoJance before a committee OF the State Senate
III Denver 20 argue on the eight-hour law. Hay
wood said he spoke his mind freely TO the repre-
seniatives Of the cnpitalstic class who pres
ent. including Frank ] Heern. OF tho Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company, and Ex-Governor Grant.
Il compared the palace in which Governor Grant
lived the huts OF some OF the srneIterrnen and
l did II 80 wildly that tears rolled down Governor
Grants checks, and he said he going To leave
the state. told the men present that 1t was such
latures and courts"
and you referred to the court Of which Judges
Gobbart and Goddard werc members?"
81 referred to the Supreme Court"
And you regarded Judges Gabbert and Goddard
Inn In
huenccsY'
4 would not like to say that personally"
Senator Borah complained at point in the ex-
animation that the witness was endenvoring to
erade a direct answer. Haywood disclaimed this
and declared that he was ready 10 answer any
and all questions 10 the best OF his ability
After recess Senator Borah questioned HAYWOOD
as to his various meetings with Orchard. The wit
ness said he knew absolutely nothing about Or
chard's whereabouts from the time Of the Inde-
pendence station explosion June g. 1901 until he
came 10 headquarters in Denver in January 1895
DENIES RoOMING HOUSE MEETINGS
Haywood could recall ever having met Or
chard in company with Mrs Lottie Day at the Bel
mont rooming house in Denver. and declared posi-
lively that he did not this time or anv time
enter Harry Orchards room. Mrs Day. q witness
for the defence. told examination OF the
incident which Haywood denied to-day
Within few days after the Independence ex-
ploSion. Haywood said. the papers began to con-
meet Harry Orchards name with tho AFFAIR, Th"v
commented upon the fact that he had left Cripple
Creek and gone 20 Wyoming
The papers seemed To know where he had porc e.
said the witness
Did your asked Senator Borah
mo, sir
Did you meet Mrs Harry Orchard?"
yes. sir; It must have been at headquarters"
How many times was she there"
Il can't say
In your letter to Mrs. Orchard you said that the
last information you got as TO where Orchard was
was from Alaska"
"Ycs, sir"
And the only information YOU had was his
statement that he thought of going to Alaskan
Yes. sir"
And your reason for saying what you did was
because you did not want to convey to her the real
facts that In your possesslnn?"
Yes. sir. / think that It,"
DID you ever talk to Hurry Orchard in any way
about Governor Steunenberg?''
81 don't think l did
Did you ever hear Orchard make threats against
Governor Steunenberg?'
Il don't think | did"
You had knowledge OF any personal cnmity
Orchard may have had toward Governor Stcunen-
berg?'
"%o sir