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Juanita - The only woman lynched in the Gold Rush days (PH 20-9)(1967) (36 pages)
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Page: of 36
Cannon well and that “he was a remarkably athletic,
but peaceful man.”
Lawson next related his account of the affair, stating that Cannon had remained calm and in good humor
throughout the entire proceeding, while the woman had
displayed a “great deal of temper and determination.”
He admitted that both Cannon and Josefa had spoken
mostly in Spanish so he didn’t understand all that was
said.
Charles Getzler now came forward and told of the
previous night’s festivities and the breaking down of
the door. He described it as a very minor occurrence
with no hard words or trouble.
A Mr.McDonald was now sent to the prisoner’s
cabin to examine the door, and he reported that it was
very frailand he could find no hinges or fastenings for
it.
Apartner of Cannon’s, Mr. Knowles, testified that
he had been looking for Cannon and found him arguing
in front of the prisoner’s house. He too testified as to
the deceased’s good humor and the anger of Josefa.
Richard Martin testified that he lived in a room
adjoining that of the prisoners. He related how he had
overheard a conversation between the prisoners after
the door-breaking incident. He said the conversation
was in Spanish, but that he understood some portions
of it. The Pacific Star reporter noted that, “Here the
witness explained what the conversation was, which it
is unnecessary to repeat as it was obscene. He knew
the meaning of the language used, he said, from having
been informed by the prisoner, Josefa. On this explanation in broad language, the prisoner seemed highly
delighted and laughed heartily.” This testimony undoubtedly did little to evoke pity for Josefa in the hearts of
the crowd.
Martin’s story closed the case for the prosecution
and Mr. Pickett asked that the prisoners be allowed to
make a statement intheir defense. This was agreed to
and the prisoner José stepped forward. The Pacific
Star correspondent, who was allowed to sit on the platform during the trial, described José as “a quiet, inoffensive sort of man, if his appearance was a good indi21