Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-27
DOMESTIC.
The Star Rnute Cnses

WASHINGTON, December 26th.-In the re-
Gently published letter Of George Bliss
special counsel for the Government in the
star route prosecutions, to Postmaster-G Cen
eral james, mention was made of several
great combinations against whom criminal
proceedings would be begun before the Grand
Jury in this District early in the new year.
One of the first-if not the frst-of these
combinations, against which proceedings will
be taken, is known at the Postofice Depart
ment IS the Dorsey combination Elk Sena-
tor Stephen w. Dorsey, of Arkansas, is at
the head of the syndicate. There were thirty
four star routes in the Dorsey combination at
the letting July l. 1873, which was the begin
ming Of the present contract term These
routes were awarded to j. W. Dorsey Is. w.
Dorsey's brotherl, John M. Peck, John r.
Miner and j. IL. Watts. Mr. Watts had but
four OF tie routes, and after short time be
failed, and is now practically out of the
mail contract business. J. w. Dorsey, Peck
and Miner were in reality dummies for S.W.
Dorsey, who, at the time of the beginning of
the present contract term, was Senator.
His name did not appear on the books of the
Department as either contractor or sub con-
tractor until after he had left the Senate,
March 4, 1879 The routes of the Dorsey
combination covered points in six States and
Territories. Tae total original contract paw
for service on these thirty-four routes was
1888, 1863. Brady allowed the combination
for increased trips and expedition Of running
time an amount sufficient to bring the annual
pay up to S622 sos. A small part of this in
crease was due to the lengthening
of routes. ETC., at the start. but
the additional compensation allowed,
pure and simple. amounts to S504, 16S Thfrs
were curtailments amounting to S25 600.
The total original mileage of these routes
was 9sS 40, but Brady made changes in the
interest of the combination, reducing the
mail over !, 000 miles OF the total number
of routes belonging to the combination, TWEEN
ty-fve alone received an increase of pay.
The records of the Department show clearly
that vast majority of the increased service
ordered was unnecessary and the rottenuess
Of the allowance is thereby inferentially
proven. But the case of the Government
against the combination will be supplemented
by reports Of the Government Inspectors
cent over the routes, the sworn atfidavits of
postmasters, mail carriers, stage drivers, etc.,
proving clearly the fraudulent character of
the service. A sample Of the way in which
the service was increased and morey taken
without adequate returns from the treasury.
is afforded In the case of the route from Dallas
to Baker City, Oregon. This routs is 275
miles long, and was let for two trips week,
at an average speed of two and quarter
miles per hour. for IS, 2SS. Within the ear
the pay was raised to so, $40, the majority
of which was for expendition, although the
speed was increased only to three and four
tifths miles pr hour.
Blaine's Candidacy In 1884.
CHICAGO, December 26th.-The Neus has
an interesting Washington letter, evidently
written from a stalwart standpoint, which
discusses the question of B!aine's candidacy
in 1881. 1t says: Blaine, though out of
office, is not by any means out OF politics.
He is as active and ambitious as ever. He
finds himself opposed, however, by the man
in the White House, who is as great poll
tician as himself. and who is making no mis-
takes, and who knows that his acts are being
keenly observed by Blaine, and that errors
will be used to Blaine's advantage. Blaine
is especially anxious not to have Chandler
appointed to Cabinet position. He would
prefer an entirely stalwart Cabinet, as that
would give him more capital. Chandler is
looked upon as man OF great honor. One
of the BOG said chandler gave us more
trouble at Chicago than anybody else; but
be always fought fair" AS Garfeld's friend
and legatee, Blaine viii have the strongest
hold on tbs American people, and that is the
light III which his friends view him aud would
have him reviewed.
Washington Personals.
WASHINGTON, December 26.h.-Senator
wards entire recovery from his recent attack
of illness that he was this afternoon able to
leave his house and take drive.
Representative Page goes to New York
city to night, to remain there until next
Saturday.
Senator Jones and family will leave Wash
ingtop, for a few days visiting at Nsw York,
tomorrow.
Guifeaus Sister and Marshal Henry.
WASHINGTON, December 26th.-Marshal
Henry. in au interview to-day, referring to
Mrs. ScovilIe's statement, said that she did
not 90 to him and ask to have her husband
protected. "She came into my ofice," said
he, with hurdle OF letters, and said her
husband was in danger. l told her / did not
think any one would hurt him, but if he did
need a guard had no men at my command
to furnish i. She said she would see Justice
Carter. She did not want q guard stationed
at the house. She had seen Major Brock and
failed to set any satisfaction, and came to
me. She wanted the authorities to be
warned and on the lookout to prevent harm
being done. And now, if she was not seek
ing prote c.ion, l do not know what she did
want Why should any person attack linn :?
Mrs. Scoville Is peculiar woman, and re-
minds me considerably of Guiteau. l think
they sre good deal alike
In what other way did she complain ?"
against her brother, and the Government,
with it's boards of money. is doing all it pos
sibly can to hang him, At the Same f'''ra
she is pushing iowa III her pocket 500 VI
Government money, which she has been paid
for coming here to testify for her brother.
She don't think how much money the Gov
eminent is paying out 10 let the man have a
fair trial"
"What does she think you ought to do p
"That is hard to tell. She complained the
other day that l did not protect Guiteau, and
that il was my duty TO do so. | told her my
first duty was ia see that he did not escape,
aud that was being attended to. She seemed
surprised at this statement and wanted to
know where in the werld would he 60 if he
did get away l told her 1 did not know.
That was not nv business; but it was my
business to see that he did not get away. 1
tbirt she ia strarge woman"
'In what respect!"
=, ''NYhy, look az her in the Courtroom. Do
yUu know of any lady of your acquaintance
that would go into that room and question
witnesses being examined on the stand? l
don't believe you do. Then she will tit there
and laugh a. the sayings of Guiteau, as if she
thought them smart, aad it only encourages
him to keep it mp. | tell you, she is like
him, onlv she may not harg SIS much egotism
as be has!'
HAS she gone home ?"
- believe she has. SEE got her money
from the Government, that sic says is against
them anc3 is doing nothing for them, and l
understand has left for home"
''Wha5 do you think of the idea os putting
Guiteau in the dock2"
81 think he should have been put there
long ago. II / had my way he would BE-
there. l would take the guard away from
around him, move the ladies from that local.
ity, and let men occupy their seats. l think
then he would behave himself, and be more
decent. would not be surprised if the
Judge sent him TO the dock pretty soon. for
he is getting tired of his conduct"
Do you think the jury viii cenvic.
him! ?"
.'CertsiaIy. How can they do otherwise.
It is pretty psaia case against him, / should
thisk. and one that ought not to require much
time to deliberate ever"
Items in Regard TO s.niteau.
WASHINGTON. December 26sh.--Guiteau
was visited at the Jail to-day, and was found
to be in excellent spirits. He asserted tia.
he still cliass to the belief that the jury will
accept his laid assertion. that mis- free agency
was destroyed, and viii acquit him.
Colonel Corkhiil received to-day by express
from Kansas 8 pectase found to ss..;aiu =