The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-23
YOUNG COOPER CAUTIOUS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Are
Carefully Replied To.

Nashville, Feb. 23.-The courtroom
was again packed almost to suffOca-
ton when the Cooper-Sharp case was
resumed Monday. Robin Cooper, with
tiny violet from his sisters belt in
a buttonhole, continued his testimony.
Young Cooper was questioned as to
his connection with the pardon of
Jesse Lynder. who was sent to the
penitentiary for fifteen years, charged
with murder, serving only two years
when pardon was granted him
through the influence of Robin Cooper,
his lawyer. The drift of the questions
was evidently intended to show Coop
er's connections with Governor Patter-
son, how influential they were, and
thus strengthen the conspiracy theory.
Young Cooper said the automatic re-
volver which he shot Carmack with
was the first one of it's kind he ever
held in his hand. He denied he ever
practiced with one under directions of
a man named Clay, but admitted he
saw Clay use one on a target.
1t developed too, that while looking
for his father. the day of the tragedy.
Robin met Governor Patterson and
walked through the Arcade with him,
at the governors request. This was
not testified to on direct examination.
Were you armed at that time?"
Il was"
Did you talk with the governor
about the trouble?"
Yes, SIR
And you talked with the governor
about the trouble, with the weapon In
your pocket and knowing your father
was armed?"
Yes, SIR
How often did you talk to Cover.
nor Patterson on that day."
Twice. Once in front of the Tu.
lane"
And you were armed them"
mo, sir. l got the revolver after I
saw the governor the first time"
You know newsboy John Tyndall?"
Il do
DO you know any motive why he
should perjure himself to harm you?"
Il do not, but We made no remark
to the effect, we will get him or we
will catch it,"
DO you know whether there was any
reason why Mrs. Eastman or Charles
Warwick. or Carey Folk must perjure
themselves to deprive you of your life
or liberty?"
Il do not"
The defense fought each of these
question desperately. but the court
ruled against them. At times pas
sages between opposing counsel were
very bitter, but Judge Hart Is we'll In
command of the situation and quickly
suppressed the trouble.
so when Carey Folk says you said.
Let's 20 up here and your father re-
piled No, let's wait here a WHILE he
was mistaken or swearing falsely?'
Eyes. He misunderstood the con-
versation, think"
The attorney general led the witness
on up to the time of the shooting. try
ing to get contradiction, but the young
man was cool and careful and stuck
to his story Efforts to anger him
were fruitless.
What was Senator Carmack doing
when you fired?"
He was aiming his revolver direct
ly at me-" The attorney general hand
ed Robin a revolver and had him
stand as he stood when he opened fire.
Next he had the witness represent
Senator Carmack. The jury watched
the pantomine intently and the great
crowd in the room stood up and lean
ed forward.
Where did your first bullet hit Sen
ator Carmack?"
Il don't know, sir. I did not see
the bullet"
There had been no unpleasantness
and you did not draw your revolver
until he shot,"
Il did not" He shot before opened
fire"
Before being excused from the stand
Judge Anderson for the defense asked:
General McCarn asked you IT yon
had the pistol your father had. Why
was that"
Il was urging him to keep off the
streets and told him feared Senator
Carmack might attack him. He said
If he does I've got this and drew out
a revolver After that l never saw
Forts infirmary.
Il desire to make a statement" said
Robin: ION crOss-examinati0n I was
asked II I was armed when l talked to
Governor Patterson. I was, but want