Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-04

THE STAR ROUTE CASES.
AN EXCITING SCENE IN COURT.
THE LIE PASSED BETWEEN COUNSEL.

After the report of the star route proceedings
In the Criminal Court this afternoon In
the first edition OF TIE STAR closed.
after various motions were disposed Of,
John w. Dorsey-had not been arraigned-
MI Ingersoll said that he was not here.
MT Bliss spoke at some length. reciting con-
versat0n between himself and Mr.. Ingersoll, In
which 1t was agreed that no bench warrant should
be issued for John W. Dorsey. Mr.. Ingersoll having
~ call the attention OF the court to this matter
said MI. Bliss and say that believe it was inten-
tionai on the part OF Mr. Ingersoll to violate his
promise ana not have him here"
MT ingers0u here arose excitedly, and slapping
his flst on the table, shouted: "Itis liel You
marshal" called Judge wylie, in threatening
tone. and then addressing the counsel said: This
M nag will te stopped at any cost The court
"My language-n began Mr.. Bliss
"While, said Judge Wylie. ''Mr. Ingersoll's lam
guage went beyond the proper measure OF retalia-
ZION, the offence OF Mi. Bliss was unexcuSabl BILE. I"
Judge Wylie warned the coun sci that upon repe-
tit1on OF such scene he would deal out summary
Mr.. Merrick said he had moved for bench war
rants, &C., and he was subsequently informed by
his associate that he had professional pledge that
warrant need not be served. Mr.. Ingersoll had
come into court and made the pledge that Dorsey
would be present He was doubtful then whether
the pledge would be kept, but he had relied upon
Mr.. 1ngersolls statement Mr.. Ingerso1 did not
deny that he made the statements attributed to
him, but asserted that he had acted In good faith
"May ask said Mr.. Merrlck. 'what efforts you
have made to have him here?"
81 Will not answer the other Side" said Mr.. In
gersOll.
The court said that the court must take it for
granted that no effort had been made
IngersolL
Mr.. Bliss said that the first tntimation he had
mark he heard from Col Ingersoll, and it was
that remark that had made him believe that twas
trick not TO have him here.
THE TRIAL POSTPONED.
Mr. Merrfck said that the government was con-
strained, owing to the absence OF AR. Dorsey
this man who is so innocent and yet fugitive
from justice-to ask that the trial be postponed.
., me ne, court remark1ng that he was anxious that
the TRIAL should be concluded before warm weather
SAID ne would postpone 1t till week from next
Tuesday.
THE RERDELL CASE IN THE POLICE COURT.
The hearing in the Rerden star route conspiracy
case was not resumed in the Police Court to-day,
On account OF the counsel being engaged in the
star route cases In the Criminal Court.
District Government Affairs
The Commissioners have directed the District
treasurer to charge 81 each for permits to manu-
lecturers to sell goods OF their own make In the
District
SLAUGHTER HOUSES
In response to a letter from Hon. 81. S. Neal,
chairman OF the House District committee, asking
II there are any complaints against the butchering
establishments OF the District by reason OF the
manner OF conducting the same, the Commissioners
staCe tnat While there have been no specific COM
plants against these places injurious to health
complaints have been made OF the offensive char
acter of some OF them.
sTREET-cAR TRANSFER TICKETS
In response to request of Hon. e. II. Rollins,
chairman Senate committee on street railroads, for
the views and suggestions OF the District Com
missioners as to the feasibility and propriety
OF legislation requiring a system of mutual
whereby passenger, by the payment of a single
fare to one company, may be transferred to and
complete his or her journey to destination by an
other line, the Commissioners state that they are
OF opinion that legislation requiring system OF
mutual transfers between the various lines Is both
feasible and desirable 1t Is, however, worthy OF
transportation on the several car lines, these
transfers should be required to be made without
additional charge. They are Of opinion that In all
cases tickets issued by one line Should be made
receivable on all other lines.