Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-04-19
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ence to the MinOt stOckyards INCL
dent previously testified to by D. c.
Greenleaf of Minot. He said that he
had seen Cowan both the first and
second day of the sale, and on the
evening of the first day, and at no
time was Cowan intoxicated. He was
one of the sellers in that sale. He re-
ferred to the mixup in Cowan's horsea
that had been brought about.
John Haslan, of Devils Lake a mer.
chant of that city carrying $4,000
stock. gave evidence with reference
to the city election day. declaring that
he saw Cowan several times that day,
and that at no time was he undre the
influence of liquor nor did he appear
to be drinking. On cross examination
he was asked if he held any interest
in the Vanderhoof hotel building, re.
plying that he did not.
Judge Henry, a Witness.
Judge Henry of Ramsey county was
one of the interesting witnesses of the
afternoon. He has held the position
four years, his Office being directly
under the court room. Evidence was
given with reference to the occasion
of November 10 when there was pro
position before the court of cancelling
druggist permits previously testified
to by w. A. Godward.
Asked as to whether or not Judge
Duel prosecuting attorney, had asked
Judge Cowan If he would take drug
gists permit if he knew Of his own
personal knowledge that the law was
being violated, Cowan replied that he
still believed such permit noider
right for trial.
During the proceedings Judge Hen
ry declared that Judge Cowan was en-
tirely sober with absolutely no ap-
pearance of intoxication. He was
seated within a short distance OF the
Judge.
On cross examination the witness
was asked whether or not he was
interested in a building in which a
drugstore was located, it being shown
that he held a contract for the build
ing in which the Greene drug store
was located, and upper portion OF
which was rented to Nellie Rogers.
That place having been closed be-
cause of its moral reputation. MIR.
Henry was also asked with reference
to his interest in another piece Of
property in the city, in which 1t ap'
pears Mrs. Godward had made COM
plant that the occupant was not con-
Quoting herself properly.
The witness was allowed to make
explanation of the manner in which
Mrs. Godwacd had made the charge
in question. He said that 1t was
brought to his attention and that he
Investigated the matter, determining
that there was absolutely nothing to
, the report. A few days later he said
that Mrs, Godward came to his office
and. shaking her finger at him, de-
clared that he would have to change
tenants or that action would be
brought within three days, Judge Hen
ry replied that she could bring action
Just as soon as ever she wanted to,
and that the charge was without
foundation in fact.
/ Dinsman and vanderhoof Hotel
: John Dingman's testimony with ref
: erence to Cowan's presence IN the
Vanderhoof hotel in Devils Lake dur
ing the time the Schafer case was
| in progress was refuted by two wit
nesses.
John Schultz, mayor of Leeds the
last four years, said that he was in
the room and introduced Dingman,
and that Cowan was absolutely sober
Former Sheriff John Aker of Benson
county. also in the room during the
time said that Dingman's claim OF
lintoxication was without foundation
lin fact.