Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-08
THE STAR ROUTE JURY BRIBERY.
Judge Snell's Decision in the Payne
Cnse-Ihe Defendant Held for the
Grand Jury-EalI,S Case Postponed.

Cnse-Ihe Defendant Held for the
Grand Jury-Fall's Case Postponed.
In the case OF Arthur Payne, charged with cor
ruptly influencing Star Route Juror Brown, Judge
Smell, In the Police Court this morning, rendered
his opinion. After setting forth the statutes and
laws relating to the crime OF corruptly influencing
Jurtes, the judge said that II the defendant tried
to influence the juror, whether by his own sugges-
the statute.
Judge Smell said: SIT does not seem to be ma
terlal 10 the Onense that the juror should act as
he was desired to do. 1t Is the interference with
the juror by third parties, other than counsel In
proposition be to convict the defendants in terms,
and the juror votes to acQut, how is 1t possible to
tell that there was not the exact understanding
CORRUPToR AND THE CORRUPTED
In order more adroitly to cover up the wicked
transaction. Corrupt contracts OF this kind are
not often signed and sealed. They may appear
as memorandum and pretended agreements but
the real understanding in proceedings SO corrupt,
mischievous and absolutely destructive OF all con-
hdence In the proper administration OF justice is
arrived at In Darkness and remains concealed in
the wicked hearts and minds Of its originators.
which have been invaded and denied
by such Ubiquitous practices The evidence
to sustain the allegations In this
who, it is charged, was corruptly approached
Brown, soon after the star route trial Closed made
his AFFIDAVIT before District Attorney Moore, in
which the substance OF the charge In this warrant
Will be found. Brown reaffrmS the facts set forth
In the affidavit and this warrant upon the stand
He is colored man OF fair intelligence has taught
school, is managing a small store In his own and
fathers interest. He moves IN the same circle OF
society with Payne, the defendant They belong
to the same lodge or society
THE ASSAULT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
After reviewing the testimony OF Brown, and
the fact that the defense had not impeached il,
or called Fall as witness, who could impeach it
If 1t were not true, the court continued: .Ir this
case stood upon the sole evidence OF Brown
should feel it my duty send It to the grand jury
for their full and exhaustive examination. 1t in
wolves most dangerous attack upon the
purity OF administrative justice, boIdness
the history of modern Jurisprudence; it is an
assault upon the high character OF the De-
partment OF Justice of the United States for IL is
alleged that this endeavOr to corrupt was per-
petrated at the Instance OF some agent OF that de-
partnent No better answer can be given to an
by that department through Its representatives on
this occasion-GOv. Wells and Mr.. Ker. Whatever
others may do, the Department OF Justice viii
maintain that high ana distinguished character
that has illustrated it for nearly a century, and
Will not allow even suspicion TO tarnish
us Iame. Interference OF a juror by citi-
interference with a juror, and the authorized act
OF the department would be worse than a crime;
Ii would be a peril TO our most valued institutions,
blot upon our age nd civilization. 1t is what
man fears or believes under its present distin-
guished head. But this case does not stand upon
the evidence or Brown alone. The failure or the
defendant to call FALL and the proof OF his admis-
SionS and statements TO Miller and Richards, and
to IngerSoll In the presence OF Miller and Richards
All these things strongly corroborate and sustain
the testimony OF Brown, and leave no
doubt that there was an attempt or
endeayor TO cOrrupty influence Brown, the
juror In the cause in question. have no doubt
that the defendant is guilty charged, and he is
requested TO recognize for his appearance before
the grand jury OF the District, and in default TO
stand committed.
The defendant was then remanded for the grand
jury, under s. coo bond.
Fall's Case Postponed.
The case OF F. Fl. Fall was called and Mr. A. G.
Riddle asked that it be postponed until to-mor-
row, as he had an important case now pending in
another court. He expressed his WILLINGNESS to
have 1T postponed until o'clock.
the court said that it might as well be post
pOned until tomorrow.
The case was thereupon adjourned until II
O'Clock Tomorrow.
MI. Merrick and Mr. Brewster Came.
ron.
The Attorney General stated to-day that the afn-
davt of Mr.. Brewster Cameron on the star route
bribery case was approved by Mr.. Merrick and
Mr.: Ker word for word, and that Mr.. Merrick had
written him letter approving that affidavit
Coz. d. B. HENDERSON, the ef1cient secretary OF
the republican congressional campaign commit
tee, was presented with handsome gold headed
cane this morning by the employees Of the ONCE.
SPEAKER KEIFKR is In the city He had long
interview with the Attorney General to-day.
THE SANITARY CONDITION OF SEASIDE REsoRrs.-
Civil Engineer Bowditch, OF Massachusetts,, was
selected by the national board OF health during
the summer months to prepare report upon the
sanitary condition OF seaside reSorts The report
has been completed, and those who have seen II
say that 1t Is an exceedingly elaborate and highly
esthetic production. The descriptions are said to
be based upon an ideal hotel, none Of which the
places. It is understood that the national DO ard
or health agreed to pay Engineer BOwditch 81 900
who are now Oe apea
Its examination.
THE YELLOW FEVER AT BRowNsvnLk-The
surgeon general marine hospital service received
q telegram from Brownsville, Texas to-day, stat
ing That there were two cases OF fever there yes
terday; no deathA Slight breeze, but no material
changes
SIGNAL CoRrs CHANeEs.-First class Private
Elias B. Dunn. on duty in the ONCE OF the chief
signal ofncer, will report for duty to Sergeant
HoDert WATKINS signal corps U.s. A.. in charge
Of 9 station at Cincinnati Ohio First class Private
Joseph n Harold. on duty at Cincinnati, Ohio |
his Of1ce
DEATHS OF Two ARMY OFFIcKRA-The War de- /
partment is informed that Lieutenant-Colona /
Richard Arnold, 1st artillery, died this morning at
Governors Island, New York. and that ID Lieut. |
horse and iiied on the sth instant near Fort cus
ter, Montana territory.
A FoRKRuNNKR OF TROUBLE IN 1884.-Postmaster
General Howe, In conversation with q STAR 10
porter, said today that he hoped the wreckers
would be more merciful to the party in 1884 than
storm had been. He fears, however.
that the present result Is forerunner Of trouble
In 1854
TREATED HIM BKCAUsR II. WAS LApfu' MAN.
neatly dressed c0lOred man named Geo Chase
WAS charged by colored girl named Fanny Cron- |
well before Judge Smell to-day with stealing a rs
from her. She testified that she met him IN q res
raurant near the Baltimore and Ohio depot and |
he Snatched her pocketbook from her. Chase
stated that she met him on the street and told him
that she didn't often treat gentlemen, but she /
heard so much about his being such great ladies'
man tnat sne would treat him just to have little
they met some other people In the place ana drank
and ate all the money up. when she got mad ana
afed and he WAS dfschar0ed. i