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my statement. In October l heard that the
papers had been turned over to Mr.. Wells. and
wrote a letter to District Attorney Corkhiil
protesting against this diversion of the inquiry
from the proper channels"
Mr. Wells protested against these state
ments.
Witness offered to produce the letter to Dis
trict Attorney Corkhil
The court said that If 1t was intended to show
what witness hal done to procure Bowen's ar
rest. he would say that he had instructed the
clerk OF the court tn issue warrant against
: Bowen to any one that applied
Mr.. Smith.-We want To show what he did
The Court.-IIe never applied to me-
Mr.. Cuppy--Cant We show that he applied to
some one else?
Mr.. Wells thought that this evidence tended
rather to- show Mr. Moore's neglect of duty than
anything else.
Mr.. Smith said that he had applied for a war
rant for the arrest of Bowen to District AttOr-
ney COrkhill. and had been referred to Special
counsel Wells-not that he would
NOT CONDEsCEND TO APPLY TO HIM.
The witness then read the letter which he had
sent to the district attorney and uDon its con-
clusion Mr.. Wells said: That it is an admirable
letter. but what does it show 2"
1T shows said Mr. Smith, 1.-The earnest con-
tiDuous effort made by the witness to arrest the
rascal"
Il don't think so" responded ;lr. Wells
Justice: continued Mr.. Cupny
Il made every honorable attempt replied the
witness. hut found that every door was closed
TO me. aud thrown open 10 the wretch that stood
on this stand.
MR.. WELLS SARCASTIC.
(Which one Was that" asked Mr. Wells
''iIeary A. Bowen" replied the witness
1t is well To- nave it clearly Understood whom
you mean" responded VI. Wells.
REMARKS E,- THE cof-rr
The court said that in order 20 simplify rs
much as possible the present Investigation. he
would assume n.cksol's statement To- be true
with the limitation. however. that what Dick
son said OF Bowen he thought was true He
was going to pass his Judgment in the case on
what occurred in TIE jury room.
Mr.. Cuppy.-''Do we understand that your
honOrs mind is made up a. to Buwens story.
and that IT will receive no consideration in this
case"
The Court am inclined to believe that
Dickson's statement OF the conversation that
occurred between him and Bowen OF the even
Ing OF August 25d is probably true. or may be
place them side by side; that Dickson
proceeded in the belief that what
Bowen told him was true. NJ ir.t-rment is
of course, to be based on what occurred in the
jury room. The charge on which ne IS arrai@ned
and is now being tried is for reading paper in
the jury room. and thus influencing the minds
OF the jury.
Mr. Cuppy.-That is true, but to sustain the
Charge. the government tries to prove that the
substance of the paper was Il fabrication and
the evidence of their witnesses has been directed
to this end. This was the purpose of Bowen's
testimony Does the court mean to say that
BOwens statement was false !:
The CCurt.-As to that do not mean TO say
now II is. of course. vital question i'm this
case whether Dickson believed that the offer
came from the Department OF Justice
Mr.. Cuppy.-We can 80 on ai:'! establish that
DicksOn's statement is tue. and that his suisse
quent conduct was in PURSUANCE OF straight
forward line of conduct consistent with an hon
Orable man. His going To Judge Wyc and i'll
forming him of these facts AID his other acts.
Is not consistent with the conduct OF Il man " 10
has been OF wants tn b. bribed.
The witness repeated that he had used every
honorable effort to procure Bowcn's arrest. but
failed.
Mr.. Cuppy.-What understanding have you Of
Che brokerage I, FIJI .'twenty-iive
Nothing more" responded the witness.
'than the words imply. was in the brohe ra.e
business. and. as it is now in the general code
used 10y brokers. the words ''twenty-tive'
means James, and the word for S95 GOO is
"BlOssoms."
lis that the general meaning asked Mr..
Wells.
'Yes. SIR" replied the witness
II shall show that ii is not" responded Mr.
Wells.
was then continued In reply to questions he
said that he took the position that these men
BRADY ct all We're morally guilty. but it had
not been proven.
Mr.. Cuppy here procuring a copy) read let
ter from Mr.. Wells to Mr. Smith. dated Decem-
Der LIST. saying that Bowen was expected and
he had brought him on only as a witness, and
he had no charge against him. Bowen
Witness continued that i,,r, Wow,
out nearly three days, during which they gave
themselves up to enjoyment at times. In the
jury room Mr.. Holmead made a statement he
believed. reading from notes as to approaches
being made TO him. and none of the jurors
appear to have Invested themselves of letters or
papers.
Mr. Wells objected. and the court remarked
that misconduct on the part of one juror did not
justify Misconduct on the part of another.
TALK IN THE JURY ROOM.
Witness continued: Mr.. Holmead related the
approaches made by Mr.. Fall in detail Mr. Nc
Carthy made very full statement and Mr. Dom
iphan related the Shaw matter Mr.. Olcott also
made statement Messrs. McLane. Tobriner
and Murray stated that no approaches had
been made to them. Mr. McNelly read to him
3very Interesting argument why he (witness)
should change his vote something in it being
as to bribery, denOuneng bribery in general
terms.
The court ruled it out
Mr.. McNelly read from book-the Tesla
ment.
Dir. Cuppy.-''What part?"
"itness--''St- Pauls epistle to the Corinth-
ians'
Mr.. Wels.-"Is that new matter, judge." TO
Mr.. Cuppy)
Mr.. Cuppy.-''It is new to you Mr.. Wells"
Mr.. Smith asked if Mr.. McNelly was not re-
garded In the jury room as THE Star of the
East. whether he did not claim that he was in
spired. DC, but the questions were all ruled
out.
Witness said that there was the best of feel
Ing among the jurors.
MI smith-Was there anything said by one
juror affecting the integrity OF another?
Mr.. Wells objected. and Mr. Smith said he pro-
posed to show that the Jurors parted good
friends and on October % Mr.. Wells had in
spired Mr.. McNelly. half crank half idiot. per-
baps a combination of both. to swear out the
warrant He expected to show that he was the
tool of some one
The court checked Mr. Smith and said that he
d,d not see why Mr.. McNelly should be referred
TO In this language, for he is a respectable
citizen.
MT. Wells said that the juror McNelly had
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