The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-05-31
THE STAR ROUTES.

Judge Wiley Denosnces False an
Affidavit signed by Rerdell-The Motions
to Qussh Over-uled.
WAsBINGToN, May 29.-In the Star Route
cases Wilson continued the argument on
The ground for the motion is that Turner is
not charged IN the indictment with the
commission of any overt act in the further
ance of tsae objects of the conspiracy. TOtten
followed Wilson and Kerr replied for the
prosecution. Chaadier then took Up the
motions Up Brady's case. After a prolonged
argument, Judge Wylie overruled the
motion 10 quash the indictments in the case
o. Turner and Brady. Exceptions were
taken to aid rulings. Cole presented affida-
Wits sworn to by Rerdell, and as
the latser stated be absolutely knew
OF the alleged misconduct of the Jury it was
read. Eludge Wylie manifested the greatest
indignation as the reading proceeded, aud
interrupted Cole to say that to his own
knowledge it was wholly untrue. II that
paper is flied (I give you warning) L will di-
rect ReY9ell 10 be prosecuted for perjury,
said the Court. Cole endeavOred to explain
that il was perhaps his fault. inasmuch as
he drew III the affidavit and Rerdell signed il
in hurry. Perhaps he thought he was
sweaans 20 his belief, not his knowledge,
said Cole, but the paper had already been
filed and the Court refused TO allow ats
Withdrawal, leaving the defendants visibly
disturbed.
Nr. Bliss said there was some matter in
Rerdelrs motions which should be called To
the attention of the Court, such, for In-
stance, as the charge that the Grand jury
met on fGay Is, when the Court was not
in session. The Court said this was trEe.
bat the pTesentment was made on the other
day- and there was nothing in the indlct-
meat To show it had been considered upon
that day.
Mr. Menisk then asked that the defend
ants be,cglled upon TO plead, and the Court
ordered them 10 stand up in body and
plead Pleas Of not guilty Were entered by
all the defendants a nrmberOf other mo-
tiOns were made by tbe~defense and over
ruled by the Court without allowing theal
10 be read Mr.. Wilson renewed his
request tbat the prosecution inform thea
nnde- winch indictment they were 10 be
proceeded against. Merriok declined To do
this and Wilson appealed 90 the Court to
order a n4lle .FroseQui of the first indict-
ment, because by their OUn statement II
appeared they were alike. The prosecution
OpJtCtrtI lulS, tnctt lhlBHb Oc
further distractions placed4n the way of the
trial. aud the Court would see the defend
ants wS5e not twice tried for the same Of
fense ihe Court said the defendants were
in no jeopardy from the first Indictment if
they proceeded v it'll this. After they had
begun the sureties Under the
first indictment might be re-
lieved. tn answer 10 the reference by
Wilson. Evl.ilefiiing another snotion in Rer-
celfs behalf to,tbe latter'S alleged cOnfes-
sion. the Court sad the confession of one
conspiratorse ould not be held as evidence
against another. III he made any statement
during the progresssof the conspiracy. that
would, however be. good evidence. 1t was
likely this trial word be long. tedious and
expensive, Judge Nyilie Thought, and it
would reGaiEe close watch 10 prevezt the
admission OF unnecessary evidence. There
were other laid cases which should he tried
before this, and he wofld therefore taxe up
this trial ThGrs1ay next. The COuui adj
IOurhed