The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-18
On that occaslon. witness stated that

on that occasion, witness stated that
1t was full-of-people.
When cross examined by George
Bangs, Gordon was asked as to
conversation that he had had with
himself (Bangs) sometime ago. He
admitted talking with Bangs but de-
MED statements to the effect that
Cowan had been FULL or that he had
seen him at times drunk. The wit
ness did not remember any part Of the
conversation alleged to have taken
place between himself and Bangs
relative to Judge Cowan.
Dan Reagan, a farmer living north
Of Devils Lake. testified to knowing
Cowan since the time Cowan was a
school teacher at Grand Harbor. The
witness was present at the lake when
Burke made his speech night before
election, and stayed in town over
night. His testimony was for the pur-
pose Of refuting prosecution that
Cowan had stayed at the livery barn
all night. The witness made sew
eral trips to the barn to look after
his team, which did not get stable
room in the early part Of the even
ing, and did not see Cowan at the
barn, or in the office after midnight
or at s o'clock in the morning, but did
see him and talk to him on election
day, swore that Cowan was sober and
had never seen him intoxicated during
the many years that he had known
him.
Reagan was not cross examined
Cochran on Stand.
Robert Cochran, a farmer living near
Devils Lake, who has known Cowan
for over twenty years. testified as to
the barn incident at Gordon's and said
that he and Cowan left the barn to-
gether, both going to the ONCE Of a
dentist on account OF Cochran having
toothache. Cowan accompanied him,
and then both went home, he to the
hotel and Cowan to his residence.
Witness refuted the testimony Of the
prosecution and denied any intoxica-
ton on the part Of Cowan, also said
that he saw him next morning ana
several times during the day and that
at no time did the accused show signs
OF having been drinking.
On cross examination by George
Bangs the witness stated that he had
drank with Cowan at two places dur
ing the twenty years that he had
known him, and they were at Cowan's
home and at his own home. Mr.. Coch-
ran said that nothing on these occa-
sions but beer was drunk together and
that he had never seen Cowan drink
any other intoxicating liquors.
Witness was asked whether or not
he had been arrested in his life. The
question brought forth objections from
Tracy Bangs and caused row be-
tween the two brothers for few mo-
nients, when George stated that he
had authority for the question setting
forth that it was proper. Tracy de-
MED any authority and Informed his
brother that there was none in exist
ence. President Burdick sustained the
defense. and witness was excused.
Rushing Testimony.
Twenty-Five witnesses were exam
ined yesterday. and today promises an
other rapid disposal Of the defense.
Just as TO what the prosecution will
spring on much Of the testimony where
the witnesses were not cross exam
ined, is a matter Of conjecture. a no.
ticeable feature being that most OF the
testimony relative to Devils Lake Incl
dents was not gone into to any extent
by the prosecution.
Attorney Sinkler was active yester-
day.