Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-28
Star Routes.

WASHINGTON, June N.-ln the star route
cases the government closed its evidence on
route IS, Jas, and route 38,156 was taken up,
on which John w. Dorsey was allowed $751;
93SIextra compensation.
A discussion sprang up as 10 the admissible
ity Of the contracts, and Ingersoll Insisted
that they shonld 60 in. His side stated in
their opening speech that Stephen Dorsey had
taken this route as security and when that
had been realized the contract had been sur
rendered.
The court inquired OF Bliss whether he
expected to prove the expedition was not re-
quired on this route.
He answered positively in the affirmative,
Spying the records showed that Brady was al
ways ready 10 order expeditions on one or two
petitions, but representations from all the
citizens in Silverton could not induce him to
lengthen the schedule time.
Mr.. Ingersoll asserted that the letters re-
ferred to called for larger schedule in the
winter, but especially requested that the pay
be not reduced. The evidence twas finally
admitted. After recess Inspection Clerk Gala
han was called for the purpose Ofidentifying
the records of fines and remissions on this
route, but the court objected to their recep-
ton on the ground that they did not tend to
show corruption or conspiracy. All the evil
deDce was continued and the court went on
and that remissiOns could therefore have
seemed to be necessary.
Bliss referred to the indictment and asserted
that the prosecution would hereafter show
that fines and remissions had been made from
improper motives.
Judge Wylie replied if that was so these
papers were not sufficient in themselves TO
show improper motives. The prosecution
would have to so back of this evidence to
prove the reasons which led to improper i'm
position and remission of fines.
Bliss-We expect to prove that subsequently
Brady made these fines, RENTED them, and
then secured part of the sum RENTED.
Totten-We have heard enough OF that.
Why don't you show 1t up, if you have it?
The court said he had seen files of petitions
from senator's, and representatives, and per-
sons of the highest standing in the West, for
increased service and expeditions working.
On their face he could not see anything to
condemn in the conduct of the second post
master general in complying with these petit
tons. He was not, he supposed, to have
gone personally over the route in sum-
mer and winter, but to have acted
upon the petitions presented to him.
The prosecution has not brought home
to him any fact which would
show that he acted upon any improper motives.
He had acted upon these petitions from gentle
meH OF importance, who were supposed TO be
familiar with the needs of the country. If the
court had seen in the evidence reasonably
strong supposition of corrupt action upon the
part of the second assistant postmaster gen.
eral, he could perhaps allow the papers to go
in, but he could not allow the time of the
court to be consumed in the introduction of
papers at this stage.
Merrick-But we have shown that he ordered
expedition when he had proof before him in a
letter from postmasters that it could not be
executed.
Totten--Oh, you are mistaken, sir. That
letter was written long after the order was
made.
Court-Yes, we must see what the second
assistant postmaster general did when his eyes
were opened.
A pause in the proceedings was broken by
McSweenY who inquired, "Well, shall we 20
on with the case any further?"
Court--If they can introduce any such evil
dence as they spoke of a few minutes ago,
referring to the charge that Beady had re-
ceived sharge of the RENTED finest then
perhaps l shall let the papers go in.
Bliss announced that their evidence on
route No. 3S,156, from Silverton to Parott
City, was all in, and ronte 46,l32, from
Julian Cola to Cotton, was taken up.
Speaking of the petitions in this case, Bliss
pointed out that they either mentioned thirty
six hours, or left out all mention of the time
simply requesting increased speed, yet g
tbirty-six hour schedule was ordered.
Wilson replied that if the other side chose
they could find in about fifteen minutes thai
the order for a twenty-six hours schedule hai
been made after consideration of the fact thai
it would not cost more than The thirty-sil
hour schedule requested.
Court adjourned until tomorrow.