The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-06

mony which was much shaken on
cross examination, when it was
brought out that witness had talked
over the testimony Is to what he
should say with Z man named Wehe
who has been very active in the work
against Cowan. r. A. Landblom,
travelling salesman testified against
Cowan, stating that he had seen the
Judge at Hotel Grace in Lakota and
believed that at that time he was
under the influence of liquor. The
Hansboro incident was brought out
in which It was attempted to prove
that Judge Cowan put shirt on in
the streets of that town during the
day time The evidence of the wit
nesses as to this incident was very
conflicting and proved of little value
to the prosecution. At the conclusion
of the first weeks trial, 1t was very
evident that the witnesses 70 far ex-
amined had proven very disappointing
to the prosecution.
Mondays session opened sharp a.
ten o'clock and the Senators and At
torneys looked freshened after days
rest. At this session of the trial.
the real fireworks of the trial We're
shown by both prosecution and de-
Tense. George Lingman of Penn,
was the first witness examined. The
examination being conducted by Al
torney Sinkler. Witness stated tina,
he had known Cowan for several
years, and during the trial OF the
Shaffer case at Devils Lake, he had
gone up to certain room at the
Vanderhoof hotel in company with
one John Schultz for the purpose of
getting drink. Had shaken hands
with Cowan in the room, and thought
that the Judge was somewhat under
the influence of liquor He stated
that he had never seen Cowan take a
drink, at any time, and also that he
and Schultz failed to get a drink on
that occasion, and also that no liquor
was seen In the room But in talking
with the Judge he thought that his
voice was thick, and his face flush
ed. In cross examination, witness
admitted that Judge Cowan had been
employed as counsel several wears
ago, in some litigation over the sett-
ling Of the Dingman family estate,
IN which much bitterness was shown.
Witness also admitted talking to
John Bloom OF Devils Lake prior to
coming to Bismarck to testify. l..
Maurer of starkweather took up the
balance of the morning session, but
proved a disappointment for either
side OF the case. He stated that he
had known Cowan for over twenty.
five years and had seen him on or
occasion al the Vanderhoof hotel
after midnight in q booth off of tho
dining room in company with several
others, stating that he thought the
Judge was drunk, because he with the
party were singing Aud Lang syne.
On being cross examined by ATTORNEY
Cuthbert, It was brought out that
Maurer had looked over 4 transom,
but had failed to recognize any of
the members Of the party, but knew
Cowan was there because he heard
him singing. Witness admitted that
Cowan sang pretty well. Maurer
stated that he was interested In
Kelly's railroad and other concerns
that Kelly was interested in and that
he was IN avowed prohibitionist
Maurer proved TO be = very poor
witness and 1t was very evident that
the Senator'S had become weary of
such evidence being offered. The
afternoon session. however, was full
Of stirring Incidents, when supt.
Godward, who has lately been com
PEELED to resign from the Devils Lake
schools, and Editor Dan H. Brennan
OF the Devils Lake Journal, VINO are
recognized az two of the signers o.
the Impeachment charges and very
strong factors against Cowan, held
the boards for most Of the afternoon
JOHN F. CHARMI FY.
BABY BOY DIES.
Frederick II, the infant son lnf