Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-13
The Dickson Case.

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BOWEN.
When the report of the proceedings in the
Dickson case closed In THE STAR yesterday Judge
Cuppy was arguing the right Of the defense to
summon and question the witnesses who were
present during Bowen's interview with the
Attorney General at the latter's office in Phila-
dephia
The court said that when the witness was
summoned 1t would be time enough to rule
upon the question.
''Was there reporter present on that occa-
sion" resumed Judge Cuppy.
Mr. Wells-I object.
The court said that the witness had first de-
MED the conversation about the star route cases.
and he was in doubt whether they were entitled
to this question or not 'You can ask him
what persons were present." concluded the
court.
Witness.-Only two were prescnt-Mr. Myer,
who is connected with the office. and another
man.
He had never heard any such expression from
the Attorney General as You have brought my
department into scandal" Witness was asked
whether the Attorney General did not object to
seeing him at first and the government objected
Mr.. Cuppy.-If Mr. Brewster did so it only
showed his good taste and discretion.
Mr.. Well5-The defense should not insult
their own witness.
Mr.. Smith.-You can't come that; he is your
witness. / told you long ago that you would
be glad to disclaim him.
Witness Observation-Disclosures asking Mr.
Dickson to remain to hear particular song !:
don't remember that it was the eighth number
on the program, or that Miss Howard was to
sing it.
HIS CONVERSATION WITH MR.. DRIVER
Knows nothing about Miss Howard or anybody
connected with the establishment. Don't re-
member having in his affidavit said anything as
to a conversation with Mr.. Driver, save that on
the star route cases. Driver told him that Mr.
Dickson was foreman of the star route Jury;
did not remember any other conversation with
Driver in which the subject was referred to-
remembers that before they left Washington,
between the 18th and 22d, he went to New
York.
Witness was handed q telegram, as follows:
81. c., August 18.-Gen. g. W. D,.irer,
Washington, d. g.: Very sorry not to be with
you tonight; regards to the ladies and Rey-
holds. Will see you all tomorrow. BOWEN"
''Are you not now in the custody Of James
F. Clarke, a detective 2"
Question objected to by Gov. Wells, and sus-
tanned by the court.
Have you7ever been convicted of larceny ?"
81 object" said Mr.. Wells.
The Court-"The witness can answer it or
Wtness-I decline to answer, sir.
"D0n't you know that Henry A. Bowen was
CnuiRcu Will SIe"linS uoohs! dSkeu Judge
Cuppy.
II object" said Mr.. Wells.
Mr. Cuppy-"Are you not the Henry A. Bowen
who was convicted of the larceny of books
from Harry B. Seymour in Buffalo March 1,
1882"
Mr. Wells objected,
Witness declined to answer
Judge Cuppy.-Were you arrested for stealing
an overcoat in Bridgeport last winter?
Witness.-I was not this last winter, sir.
Judge Cuppy.-Were you arrested in Phila-
delphia for swfndng hotel in Philadelphia?
Witness.-The charge was Withdrawn and the
bill paid. ,
Judge Cuppy.-Are you the H. A. Bowen ar
rested for passing fraudulent check on E. E.
Bowen g. Co., December 9, 1878?
Witness.I have no recollection Of such q
transaction.
Mr.. Smith made some remarks.
Mr.. Wells.-I must insist Mr.. Smith should not
put words in the mouth Of the witness
The question was repeated, and witness said
he did not remember.
forged the name of Marshal Jewell, Chairman of
the republican committee, authorizing you to
collect funds.
WItness-No, sir.
Mr. Cuppy said that they were unable to con-
tinue the cross examinations at this time, owing
to the absence Of papers they had called tor
the af1davits OF Hoover and Cameron.
The examination Of the witness was then con-
cluded
The government handed witness a letter. which
he said he had received from the proprietor OF
the Philadelphia hotel, saying, s'The order Of
arrest was sworn out under Misrepresentation
OF the facts, and apologizing therefor
The court here adjourned.
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