National Republican., 1882-12-20
JUDGE HOOVER ON THE STAND.
Bowen Recallcd-Tcstimony in the DicIS-
son Casc-Tho Prosecution Closes.


son Casc-The Prosecution Closes.
Tho Dickson case came up again in the
police court Tuesday. Judge Cuppy resumed
the cross-examination of Brewster Cameron
concerning the meeting at Drivers. Witness
said he did not see the card sent by Bowen to
Dickson making the appointment. The joint
California affidavit made by Cameron, Hoover,
and Bowen was put in evidence by the de-
fense, as was also the record of the conspiracy
case against Dickson and Driver. In eXpla-
nation of point in his testimony previously
given, which Mr.. Wells asserted had been
grossly misrepresented by a local newspaper,
Mr.. Cameron said he had never been to any
disreputable dive above or below the avenue,
either on foot or in carriage belonging to the
department. The witness was then excused.
Judge Wilson W. Hoover, of Tucson, Ariz,
was then placed upon the stand, He testified
that about August 10 last, in Drivers saloon,
he heard Dickson ask Bowen not to forget to
introduce him to Cameron. The remark was
made as they were parting for the night
Cross examined by Judge Cuppy. This
occurred near the door in the bar-room.
No one except those named were
within hearing. It was this night that
witness was introduced to Dickson
but witness was not certain of the date. Did
not believe that it was Bowen who first sug-
gested that he introduce Dickson to Cameron.
On the evening of August %, after Cameron
left Washington for the west witness saw
Bowen and Dickson together on the upper
balcony at Drivers. Was not positive that
they were talking privately to one another
Witness had intended to go west with Came
ron that night.
Mr.. Wells objected to the scope of the cross
examination, which, he said should be con-
fined to the line defined by himself.
The court sustained the objection.
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affidavit was made at Cameron's request. His
impression at that time was that the paper
was not wanted at that time for proper pur-
pose. The witness was discharged and Mr..
Wells asked if the defense wished to examiue
Bowen further.
Mr.. Smith. eyes, bring him over-let us
look at the colonel"
In few minutes Bowen appeared and took
the stand. In answer to Judge Cuppy he said
he had removed to private boarding house.
The court would not allow question as to
whether or not he was stopping there under
an assumed name. Witness still believed that
he sent only one card to Dickson but said he
might have sent a verbal message. The wit
ness said that he wished to go to New York
and would promise to return when wanted.
Judge Cuppy replied that the witness would
be wanted again, and he should object to his
being discharged at present
Mr.. Wells insisted on his right to discharge
the witness, and asked the court to place him
under bond of $1,000. He did not wish the
witness to be followed and shaddowed as he
had been. He then announced that his case
was closed.
Mr.. Smith. That is just what l told you;
you are going to sacrifice poor Bowen.
Mr.. Wells. You never said anything of that
kind to me.
Judge Smell cut short the discussion on this
point, and the court adjourned until to-day.
Mr.. Wells undertook to be responsible until
to-day for Cameron's appearance.