Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-28


foregoing occurrence MI. Dickson should, in the
retirement OF the jury to their chambers not only
discuss the alleged bribery OF himself, but have
sworn statement of which we are now
speaking. Juror Martini In his affidavit, says that
s ns neaTd odrss some OF the members say that Dickson
jury-room. Juror Hugh 4 MurrAy says: ~ THE
read his papers to the jury Juror Donophan
says: There were some pretty high words.
way the votes w,.re given lie repeated it two
or three times. They did not want fuss in the
1ury-room That he understood that McNally's
remarks were made for the reason that Dickson
was making use OF the statement in the jury
room. Though the paper is thus brought under
suspicion, and is Enthusiastically tainted Mr.. Dickson
is compelled to rely solely upon IL to support the
allegation that an attempt was in fact made to
pride him. 1t Is particularly unfortunate that there
Is no substantial confirmation OF the allegations Of
the document, for such combinations are sure to
be looked lor and If not found one is compelled to
regret that the charge was ever made
BOWEN THE sEDUCER AND DICKSON THE TENTED.
summary OF the statement of Dickson in
regard to the advances and propositions made to
him by Henry A. Bowen on the night Of August
x3d, In Drivers garden, is given The latter,
will be remembered, according to Dickson, repre-
sented himself as an agent OF the Department OF
Justice, and offered Dickson $25 600 to procure the
conviction OF Brady and Dorsey. In regard TO
this statement, the report states that while it
'bears It's face the evidence not only OF careful
by itself 1t Is not altogether assuring; for in
stance. While declaring to Bowen that his position
as juror debarred him induging in any CONVEX
sation on this subject. he Immediately enters
into conversation, which, If true, directly as
Sailed DickSOnS virtue. Later on he puts into the
mouth of Bowen the statement that il the CONVEX
Satlon leaked out he (BoWen) would deny every
word OF tt-an old device that always provOLeS a
Smile and weakens faith in the truth or the state
mtnt which 1t is intended TO sustain and protect.
One naturally inquiries why dii Dickson llsteL to
the proposition? Did he believe that Bowen came
from the Attorney General with authority to make
or suggest ANYTHING so Infamous, or that it was
substantial offer, real att mpt at bribery? Man.
1Iestly not, because Dickson declared on many oc-
casions but especially to The witness Kennedy that
he did net believe that the Attorney General or
Brewster Cameron We're concerned In or had any
knowledge OF tie attempted bribery; that be be-
whether the jury could be bribed. Why, then. did
he treat 1t real case OF bribery ana declare to
thc world in his published statement OF September
II That Brewster Cameron stood by when Bowen
offered him So 900? Dickson's subsequent conduct
seemed TO show That his purpose was to furnish
the means with which to smirch the prosecution
and Gelude other jurors by 1T into a verdict OF
acquittal, AMI the matter was carried Just far
enough to best secure that object for when
Bowen, the seducer, and Dickson the temntad.
parted the case was fully ripe for the final written
statement dated II :5) pm, August 23."
DRIVERS TESTIMONY.
The report aluding to the statements OF the per-
sons mentioned by Mr.. Dickson as con1rmatory
witnesses of his story states mot of them eX-
cepting Driver whose evidence will be referred to
separately, are in any degree confrmatory or sup
porting" All do, however, say, what has never
been denied, that Bowen and Dickson were there
and had a conversation, and that no one heard any
reference TO the Star route cases. MIR. George w.
Driver also stalls to corroborate Dickson In any
essential particular On the other hand ne clearly
contradicts h.m, for Driver makes Bowen address
the alleged offensive expression TO Dickson at the
table where Dickson was dining before Cameron
came in, while Dickson says that 1t took place
upstairs on the balcony at least an hour later.''
BREWSTER CAMERON'S STATEMENT.
Brewster Cameron says that at O'Clock p. m. on
the 23d OF August, the time when Dickson says
Bowen attempted to brlbe him, 81 was out of
washington on the cars, upon two months jour-
ney On cffcial business in the western states and
territories" Thus contradicting Dicksons I'M
sworn statement Cameron further says that
about the middle OF August he dined with Judge
hoover and Henry A. Bowen at Drivers. Some
time during the evening the Judge remarked:
"Mr, Cameron, Dickson wishes to be introduced to
YOU" asked: "What Dickson?" Mr. Bowen re-
Piled that the Judge referred to Dickson, the fore
man Of the the star route jury Inquired as to the
Bowen replied he did not know, but it was evil
IDENTITY something important, as Dickson had asked
him twice during the evening for Introduction TO
HIM, and Judge Hoover having mentioned the fact
that Dickson was connected with the Electric
Light Company, that he possibly desired to secure
his assistance in getting the light into the govern
ment bull litngs. He replied that he understood
that MIR. Brady together with his friends, were in,
terested largely In the Electric Light Company
with Mr.. Dickson, and in view OF the evil repo1ts
concerning MI Dickson which had come to hiia
fro from every source, he preferred not to meet him.
That ne heard nothing further OF Mr. DickSon'S de-
sire to see him until the afternoon OF August o.
at about O'Clock. when Mr.. Bowen came to the
ms arrangements to leave On the 7:30 train for
the west. and Stated that Dickson was anxious to
see him; that Dickson had been offered money for
the defense, and Bowen added: II think from his
conversation that you had better stay over and
see himnthat Is, II you feel any interest in the
case" He asked Mr. Bowen II he thou ,ht that he
could Dickson n ia
p"rson who had offered to give him the money to
acluit1f he should remain over. Bowen replied
That from the cautious manner In which Dickson
had approached the subject he thought it could
not be done. Then answered, "He IS miserable
thought 1t was important for Cameron to accede
TO his request, especially he had declared money
had been offered him by the defense, and that no
conviction could be expected unless Cameron saw
Dickson
Mr. AERRICK's DEFENSE OF DICKsoN's HONESTY
In the absence OF the Attorney General Mr.. Cam
eron, before leaving this city, said that he went to
Mr.. Merrick's office and found Mr.. Ker there, and
he related the matter to them. But "without
hearing him through, Mr. Merrick became very
indignant at my doubt OF Mr.. Dickson's honesty,
and declared that he was an honorable man.
Mr.. Merrick said that no doubt Mr. Dickson had
proof OF an attempt to brtbe the jury, and that it
was Mr.. Cameron's duty to 60 and hear what he
had to Say.
BREWSTER CAMERON AT DRIvER's
Upon this Mr.. Cameron says: II went to Drivers
to Dickson that would meet him in accordance with
his request that evening" Bowen then sent q mes
Senger for Dickson, and Mr.. Cameron says that he
saw Dickson and Bowen in conversation down
stairs, ana the latter told him Glat Dickson wished
to see him privately and later. Cameron refused
to wait and left that night for the Pacific coast
He says that the statement that he stood by and
heard Bowen offer Dickson $25 600 to vote aGainst
Er rady and Dorsey is deliberate falSehood
THE STATEMENT OF HENRY A. BOWEN
is given, narrating the circumstances Of his intro
duction to Mr.. Dickson by Mr.. Driver at the gar
den in the early part OF August After some con-
versation he asked Bowen n he knew Mr. Came
ron. connected, he believed, with the Attorney
Generals Office I answered that did. Well,
Colonel, said he, II entirely convenient, would
De very glad 70 meet Mr. Cameron, not that have
know him. subsequently, ana possibly two hours
later, while was In conversation with some gen.
tlemen, Mr. Dickson, being then about to leave
Drivers, said. "by-the-by. Colonel, one word"
and approaching me said, in. the presence
Of Judge Hoover, "You will not forget
70 introduce me to Mr. Cameron Mr..
Driver, after Introducing Dickson to me. said
soto UOce, "Dickson is the 4OxDnlan OF the star
route jury" Dickson hiInsan up stairs during
that evening incidentally commented on the fact
that bt6 DotnR On fh0 1ury was Interfering With