National Republican., 1882-12-29
BAD FOR BOWEN.
Several Persons Testify That He Is First
Class Dead Beat.
Dickson's Character for Honesty and In
tegrity Satisfactory to the Judge.
Bowen Wanted on the Stand Again--Will He MAXI
His Appearance?
Counsel Smith Testifies Relative TO Trying
To Get n Warrant for Bowen.

To Get n Warrant for Bowen.
In the police court yesterday, in the hearing
of the Dickson case, Judge Smell gave notice
to the defense that a strict construction OF
the rules of evidence would exclude all OF
Drivers evidence prior to the cross-cxhnina-
lion of Bowen. lie did not say that he would
exclude it, but gave notice that such was the
rule. He presumed they would have an OPP
portunity to further examine Bowen. Judge
Curpy said that if the court believed it TO be
necessary he would certainly examine Bowen
again. The court explained that he had ref
crvnce only to that part of Drivers testimony
relative to the conversation on August %.
Henry Carter, Il colorcd waiter at Drivers,
was placed on the stand. lie said that Cam
cron Hoover, and Bowen were often at
Drivers. They were there on August %
with Mr. Morcy. No cross-cNamination
William II. Thornton. AN agent for the sale
of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, and brother
in.law of Dickson. testified that Dickson left
for Cane May on August II. On the evening
of the twrnty-sccOnd at > o'clock, witness saw
Dickson at his house.
Mr.. Wells objected. whereupon Mr.. uppy
said that he wished to show that Dickson
could not have been ut Drivers and hid the
conversation SNOTll W ny puNtHs III '''i'
allowed the question, and witness said llick-
son never left his company until u O'Clock
that night. Mr.. Traynor was with slcm part
of the time Witness described minutclN
Dickson's movements that night. he remem-
bcrcd the date particularly because 1t was his
birthday.
William II. Clagett was the next witness.
Had known Dickson for siXtccnScars. Dick
sons standing for honesty and integrity was
good with witness.
James l.. Barbour an old resident of the
district testified to Dickson 5 tood reputation.
Frank Hume had never heard anything de-
rogatory to Dickson's character.
John +. Ennis knew of no man OF better
standing for honesty and integrity.
William d. Cassin, Horatio Browning, c. c.
Duncanson, Albert A. Wilson, l.. L. White,
John w. Drew and number of other prOmi-
mont citizens testified to Dickson's good char
acter.
The court remarked that he had already
said that Dickson's reputation was sufficiently
well known to the court. There was no ne
ccssity for calling additional witnesses on this
point
Gcn. J. A. Smith, paymaster in the navy,
was next called He said he knew Bowen in
New York four years ago. Mr.. Smith IN
uuircd if Bowen had not been convicted of
getting money under false pretenses from wit
ness. but, upon objection by Mr.. Wells, the
question was ruled out.
Parker IL. Sweet, patent attorney, said
that among his acquaintauces and Bowen's ac-
uuantanccs the reputation of the latter was
bad He had dcfraudcd one of his acquaint-
unccs out of Il board bill. Other persons had
spoken to witness of BOwen's bad character.
Frank Adams, clerk in the Navy depart
mcnt had known Bowen since 1s15. His repu-
iaton was bad; he had obtained money under
false prCtCnscs.
George w. Bunker, proprietor of the Dun
laitun house, said that Bowen's reputation
was not good.
+. j. Hcibcrger said Bowen's reputation was
bad. He had passed a worthless check upon
witness.
John Grant had lent Bowen money, which
he never returned. He had introduced hifii
to several persons, and Bowen had beat teen
all ont of money more or less. Finally wit
ness became disgusted with him. Bowen once
told him that he had influence and witness
paid him to use it on his behalf; but irturncd
out that Bowen had lied about it.
John l. Davenport of New York, was called
but did not respond.
Chief Clerk Young, of the De plrtment OF
justice, produced Drivers original state
mvnt
Mr. Driver was recalled, and corrected that
portion of his testimony of "Wednesday, where
III he suid he had an intcrviewTith Mr.. Wells
ON the 22d instant That wasah hnintentional
mistake.
Mr. G. Maurice Smith OF Counsel for Dick
SON. went upon the stand 10 testify as to rho
'tlorts made by the defense to secure Bowen
essence.
Mr.. Wells objected.
The court said he thought dit was pretty well
understood in the conmunlky that the de
tendant had made suCl cftnrns.
Mr.. Wells said he would Withdraw his OBJ
lection if tho court Tas undeI-that impression
Mr. Smith then testified That he had been
refused a warrant by the clci'k OF the police
court, who refereed him 10 IT G assistant dis
trict attorney. Here again he was referred
to the district attorney. Ifmt gentleman
said he couldno issue the Warrant because
the whole matter was under Investigation BY
Special Counsel Wells. On eros examination
witness said he did not rene dmbcr hearing
Mr.. Wells say that Bowen wa in PhiIadcl
phia, ana could be reached unde section lOl4
revised statutes Witness had t1ld Mr. Wcll
in the early part of December that he did no
want to arrest Bowen. His reason wa
that Bowen was then under subpoena rs
witness, and il would have bcenl contempt o
court if they had attempted to Interfere witt
him.
Judge Cuppy asked if Bowen WAS in court
The clerk answered that he wad not in town
Mr.. Wells said he did not kind W where h
was lie had learned from Mrf Oliver tia
Bowen would he in court.
Mr.. Oliver, the gentleman spoken of, ros
and said he had told the dctendal lt's counsc
that Bowen would be here Fridayl He kneN
where Bowen was, and would telegraph fc
him.
The court then adjourned until to-day.