Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-11-01
TELEGRAPHIC.
A Communication to the
U. s. Grand Jury.
JUSTICE wy1.E 7EeeaET IT a HIGHLY
IMPROPER COMMUNICATION.
Payne's Attempt at Bribery in the
Star Route Case.
THE JURY IN THE SOTBLD0
CASE COMPLETED.
Judge Swain Says tina. Army Officers
Nus. Pay Their Debts.
THE CONDITION or EX-GOVERNOR HEED-
RlCKs NOT IMPROVED.
SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-The Grand Jury
came into the Criminal Court this morn
ing with a number Of indictments, pre-
sentiments, and dismisssls, and after going
through the form Of presenting them,
placed the following communications in
the hands Of Justice Wylie:
WASHINGTON, Oct. Is.
E. S. Hutchinson, Esq, Foreman of the
Grand Jury-Sir: I was drawn as a juror
upon the regular panel of the March term
of the Criminal Court, and at the sacrifice
of my business interests and personal
health, reluctantly accepted service and
faithfully performed the unpleasant duty
assigned me until the end Of the term in
June. When the Star Route case came
on for trial, and Notwithstanding my
earnest protest, l was accepted and sworn
as a juror to try the case upon the law and
evidence. During the progress of the
trial I vas approached by an agent of the
Department of Justice, named Henry A.
Bowen, who represented to me that ne was
authorized to see me in reference to the
case. He made me a dishonest PROPOSE
ton, offering TO pay SIS, GOO to influence a
verdict. The following day, Aug. "a, he
forwarded his card to my address, making
an appointment. I Immediately reported
the transaction to Judge Wylie, and in
formed him what had TRANSFERRED. The
crime is OF that character which affects the
rights and liberties Of citizens, and is of
such importance that l respectfully but
| earnestly request that sour honorable
body should investigate the charge, and
that | may be summoned before you to
present the facts, supported by corroborat-
ing proofs. | am, sir, very respectfully,
yours, WILLIAM DIXON.
His Honor read the paper through
twice, and turning TO the Foreman, said
Jury received this paper? ?"
Eyes, sir, he answered.
DO you know by whom it was written?"
"Nothing more than it was received"
'It is highly improper communica-
tion," said the Judge, land you should
take no notice of it. 1t is a paper COM
ing from a party who insists on being
brought before you for the purpose Of vim
dicating himself. We have no official
knowledge as to who signed it. The
Court will direct the Clerk to file the
paper in pen Court, and that the rule
issue to the person whose name appears to
have been written to the paper, to show
cause why he should not be punished for
contempt"
when shall the rule be returnable -
asked the Clerk.
Tomorrow morning at 10 O'clock
sharply answered the Judge.
The Jury then retired. and the regular
business Of the Court was resumed, but
the Introduction Of the letter and action
Of the Court created quite & sensation.
Payne's Case.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-The first Of the
jury bribery cases, that against Arthur
Payne, colored. came up in the Police
Court to-day. Governor Wells and Mr..
Kerr, for the Government, we're in attend
anee. Payne was attended by his counsel,
Padgeth, Newman, Davis and Clagett.
Brewster, Cameron, McLain, and others
connected with the Star Route trial sat
within the bar. After the presentation OF
several affldavits Juror Brown WAS called
to the stand, and he told his story OF
Payne's attempt at bribery, in substance
az already related in the press. Ii the
cross-examination Of the witness he said
he was informed through an anonymous
note that Fall was working up this scheme.
Witness did not believe they had any in
tention of paying S25, 900 for his vote. He
did believe that it was a Job to send him
to the ~penitentiary.
Belief for Cy cione sufferers.
HAVANA, Oct. 91.-Measures for the re-
lief of the sufferers of the cyclone in the
vuelta Abajo Requin continue. The Gov
ernor General has exempted the people
from the payment Of the arrears OF taxes,
and has promised TO propose to the home
Government to declare the San Cayetazo a
port Of foreign commerce. The press of
Havana has set on foot o benefit theatrical
performance, from which it is expected
that So, 600 will be realized, and have
united in publishing a paper entitled
Charity, Of which 1000 copies will be
sold at 81 apiece. Each copy entities the
holder to a share in a lottery.
Debts of Army Officers.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 91.-Judge Swain,
in reply to an inquiry of the Secretary of
War, takes the ground that the officers of
the army who refuse to pay their debts
are liable to the processes Of the common
| laws, Llt sulilc u u NAildilSt anu NAV NuCu
their acts tend to bring discredit upon the
army, or in any way impair the efficiency
or discipline Of the service, they eonsti-
tute sufficient oaGse for q court-martial.
NewcomD's lecture.
SALEM (Mass.l, Oct. SIR. L. New.
comb. the naturalist OF the Jeannetts ex-
petition, delivered a lecture here last
| night, called "The Story OF the Jeanette;
Where We Went, What We Saw and What
We Did" Newoomb is & native Of Salem,
and his fellow citizens have ever ahogn &
deep interest in his Arctic experiences, and
haze several times since his return public
" evinoed their appreciation for him.
Fears OF Blood Poisoning.
indianapolis, Oct. 9l.-The condition
of ex-Gov. Hendricks is not improved this
morning and excites increased alarm.
Grave fears are entertained that blood poi
soning has set in. Every effort is being
made to prevent a spread TO the entire sys-
TEN. At q consultation Of surgeons it was
found that immediate amputation was not
necessary, unless the diseased places slough
off, when the knife must be used. One Of
the attending physicians says there is not
one chance in a hundred for his recovery.
Trial OF the soteid" case.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 3i.-The jury in the
sotsldo case il umplsted-eleSen white
and enc oolored. The latter is a local
Methodist minister. Witnesses were ex-
amined as TO tho location Of the premises
where the homicide occurred and the
weapons used. DR.. Somers, one Of the
attending physicians, testified as to the
nature Of the wounds Of Barton aud
Soteldo, after which a recess was taken.