Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-20
TEEE STAR ROUTE TRIAL.
Mr. ker's Opening Argument Com
tiNUed

tiMued.
When the star route trial was resumed this
morning Mr.. Ker continued his address to the
jury, taking up a review of the testimony relating
to Brady at the point where he stopped last even
ing.
Having Inadvertently alluded to ex-Postmaster
General Key as dead, Judge Wylie correct cd him
by saying: "Oh no. Judge Key Is not dasd.'
''IIe is more alive thin you are" said Mr.. Dav-
idge, referring to Mr.. ker
Mr.. CARPENTER INTERRUPTED ME-. KER,
claiming that Mr.. Ker had msrepresented the tes-
timony in alleging that Brady had admitted writ
Ing the note to Walsh making an appointment to
meet him Mt Gen Sherldans Office An appeal W as
mace TO the record. The conclusion was reached
that Brady had not c0atraiictad Walsh about the
no,e, and had not been asked about 1t by his
counsel
PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCE.
Mr.. ker, continuing, sail he regarded 1t as Pc
culiar circumstance that Brady, while worth half
million, had regarded 1T as necessary to continue
In the comparatively small Office OF Second Assist
ant Postmaster General
BRADYs NEWSPAPER EXPERIENCE
was Then referred TO, and Mr.. Ker said he bought
up every second hand paper that was for sale In
Washington; that he rented every paper through
out the country that could be rented, and that he
bought up every impecuniOuS correspondent who
could be bought up. Brady had pursued the same
course towards the newspapers that Dorsey had
| puiSutu tOWdTuS Cne administration.
Mr.. WILSON OBJECTS.
Mr.. Wilson having objected to these statements,
as departure from the evidence, the court ad-
jured Mr. Ker to clip the wings OF his Imagination.
81 am sory," said Mr.. Ker, ''that my temper
Is not as even as your own, your honor. l have
had many evidences OF the good intention OF the
newspapers"
81 believe" said Judge Wylie, "that those papers
are not doing much harm. except to their owners. "
Yes said MI Merrick, 81 notice that one OF
MI ker having expressed his contrltion for hav-
ing offended Mr.: Wilson. who was just, honest
and able man, Mr.. Wilson said with an obeisance:
NOW, l must take back all / have said"
JOHN W. DORSEY MINER AND VALE
Mr.. Ker. continuing his address, described the
parts played in the conspiracy by John W. Dor
sey and Miner, giving sketch Of each man, and
their relations t2 the others. Taking up Va,le he
opened his reference to him by saying: "He is
from Independence, Mo. That is the place where
the James boys came from"
AFTER RECESS.
After the midday recess Mr.. ker went on with
MS address, reviewing the testimony OF Mr. Vale.
President Garfield and Dorsey.
POINTS FROM MR.. KER's ADDRESS
Mr. ker In his address to the jury yesterday
afternoon, referring to Brady, made alusion to
his riches, but observed that Mr.. Wilson, accord
ing to the newspapers, had taken 10000 $50 600
from his pocket
L
500 day from the government am glad you
have opened that door," anu Ihereupon entered a
note Of 4 the matter upon the paper before him.
Mr Ingersoli'S statements in the trial. stated that
he had noticed on basket or pamphlets In front
a H at 6ef on street pasaT
ker, was mistake OF the man who put the sign
up. He did not mean 1T. Like Ingersol, he IS a
That started a little colloQuy between Mr. Mcr-
rick and Mt Wilson, the latter observing: "We
dollar when this trial IS overn
"If 1nger5oll Is at half price now,' said Mr. Mer-
rex, 'he won't be worth i've cents on a dolilr."
Mr. Ker. In reviewing the testimony of Dorsey
commented on the egOtiSm displayed In Dorsey,S
remark that he was preparing to occupy Indiana
Dorsey he said Was stealing the credit Of occupy
Ing Indiana from better men, one OF whom was in
the Pension Office. Referring to Dorsey s alluSon
to Garfield, Mr.. Ker said that nobody knew better
than President Garfield the utter worthlessneSS of
stephen ". Dorsey's statements, and his duty to
stand by the officers OF the government who were
throtung the men that had been robbng the
treasury. Nobody knew better than Mr. Garfield
the false pretanses that s. w. Dorsey was travel
ing on. Mr. Yer. before closing FOR the day. began
a review OF the testimony relating TO Mr.. Brady.
FAvoRING A STREET RAILROAD EyTENsIoN-In
response to the notice published In THE STAR,
quite large number or those intere ted In having
the METROPOLITAN cars run on Connecticut avenue
through to Boundary street. met at the rooms OF
Gray Page last evening. An organization was
effected, with c. j. Hiiiyer chairman. COM
mittee, consisting of Geo. Truesdeli. E. Goddard
and Harvey Page, was appointed, with instruc-
tons to take whatever steps they should deem
most effective to secure the proposed object A
number OF years ago the railroad company DIlt
me track from Dupont circle to Boundary street,
but after few months trial withdrew their cars
from this portion OF their route, and none nave
been run upon it since.
THE WORK ON THE PoToMAC FLATs-Another
dredge arrived at the wharf to-day, aud VIII be
used In the Potomac fats irnproyeme Mt. There
are now four dredge5 here, ami two OF these at
work In the channel. and next week drPdge will
be put to work on the fats below the Long
bridge.
FIRST BOAT RACE OF THE SEAsoN-Mr Andy
Smith, OF the Columhias, and A. w. Harrison, Of
the POt0macS, will row a single scull race on the
Potomac Tomorrow afternoon at O'clock The
away over the national course The race Will be
for handsome gold medal and the lightweight
Pc. onlacs, will he referee. II the weather is un-
favorable Tomorrow the race Will take place on
the first pleasant day OF rext week. This will be
the first race OF the season, and VIII doubtless
prove very interesting one both men being fast
with the scuiis and very equally matched.
Alexandria Affairs
reported for The EVENING STAR.
THE NEW ELEvaToR.-The project for increas.
ing the height Oh the Pioneer mills building, with
view OF It's conversion into the first Alexandria
elevator has been well considered by an eminent
engineer and its entire feasibility shown to the sat-
1Sfact1on OF the owners OF h building The change
VIII not exceed In cost i5.GU0. ana the elevator
VIII then have capacity for 100000 bushels of
grain, besides storage room Tor cotton and tobacco
IN the lower story. The cost o; the IN lliOn bushel
elevators elsewhere in Virginia has been estimated
at 81 100000 each. SO that the OF the Aexan-
drla elevator would scarcely be the five per cent
OF that sum. II Is understood that the western
railroads would prorate grain. &c, low to Alex.
andr1a as to any point on the Atlantic coast Maj.
John w. Green has been interchangeable in push Iny
this project with an energy that Will win success
by deserving 1t.
-CoNFERENcE.-Presldent Goss. of the Potomac
Manufacturing company, had an interview yes
terday with President Barbour, or the Midland
railroad, and then Immediately left for New York.
where, 1t Is understood, conference viii be held
with capitalists in regard to new Industrial move
mentS in Alexandria.
THE CONSERVATIVE CITY COMMITTEE last night
fixed upon the 9TH Of May as the day for the pri-
mary nominating elections OF candidates tor city
officers and the city council
UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICs.-Virginta Coun.
Gil, No. 2, Order OF United American Mechanics OF
this city, is having quite boom In the way OF
membership. 1t bids fair to be one of the best
and largest councils In this section. Their meet.
ing last night was Well attended. On Monday
light they will pay visit In body TO American
Guard Council, No. /, OF Washington.
REPORTERS NOTES.-A prOtracted meeting and
religious revival Is in progress at the Washington
street Baptist church, Rev. Pastor FlIpp and DIR.
Penick Officiating pOrpOrafinn cnurt od.