River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-06-14
BREWSTER DIsCoMFIrED.

SHARP MOVE OF STAR ROUTE COUNSEL
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram June 1.-THE
jury in the star route trial having been excused
from attending court to-day, the twelve seats
usually occupied by them were pre-empted by lead
ing merchants of this city, several of whom made
their appearance about the courthouse for the first
time this term. Attorney General Brewster was
present, ready to close the case for the gov
ernment in arguing the prayers; but, to
his manifest surprise after Mr.. Ker had
presented the Prosecutions side, the
defense refused to talk on their prayers. 1t was
stated that this determination was arrived at this
morning after free interchange of opinion among
counsel for the defense, and the principal argument
advanced was that such course would prevent
the attorney general from taking hand in the
case. Messrs. Ingersol Davidge, Chandler and
Wilson INDUCED in considerable good-natured chaff
at the expense Of the attorney general, and
when recess arrived the latter was among
the first to racate the court room. Ex-
Senator Dorsey, fianked either side by stalwsrt
negro, viewed the proceedings outside the rail, and
Miner and Vaile at.ested their indifference by
cooking their feet upon the long table in front of
the judge and expectorating freely. Mrs. Dorsey
aud her sister. Mrs. Peck, accompanied by an au-
burn-hared lady, occupied conspicuous seats in
the rear of Miner and the latter frequently en-
gagged in whispered conversation with the trio.
SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN HURRY.
The action of the defense ia submitting their
prayers without argument eurtailed time consider
ably, and il was few minutes after O'Clock this
afternoon when Judge Wylie adjourned the court:
first, however. declaring that he would charge the
jury in the morning The names of the twelve
citizens who will convict acquit the consprators
as follows: J. II. Crane, foreman, commission
merchant; John Hughes, carpenter: Clarence
Shields tcoloredl. carpenter: Frank Renshaw, gro
Ger: Rees Evans stonecutter: j. FL. Vernon. restau-
rant keeper: Mason Lowry (colored), laOorer; o.
G. Greene, real estate; G. B. Sheriff, farmer: Jack
son Howard tcoloredl fireman; Nj. Horrlgan,
blacksmith and L. C. gill, dealer in
paints and oils. 1t viii be seen
that three of the jurymen are eoored and the re-
mandeF are white, aud the impression prevails
that there will not be much dispute about verdict
whichever way the white 1urymen decide II is prob
able Judge Wylie will act as be did in the previous
in which 10 deliver his charge. The prayers sub
mittef have been fully outlined in advance in the
press dispatches.
AN ASTOUNDING RECORD.
WASHINGTON, June I1.--Although the star route
trial is not ended the record up to this point Is the
largest ever made in a criminal trial in this country
Printed in small type and octave size. it comprises
report of preliminary proceedings up TO the date
when the taking Of testimony begun covered 463
pages. The direct testimony for the prosecution
occupies ISIS pages Merrick delivered the
longest speech of the trial lasting nine days and
covering 2sS pages. The record of the Guiteau
trial comprised 2, 200 pages, ana was regarded as
OF extraordinary length. but becomes quite lnsig-
nihcant compared with this enormous record.
SENATOR VAN wYcKs ADMoSITIoNs.
WASHINGTON. Special Telegram, June IL
Senator Van Wyek was met by reporter and
asked If be proposed do anything further IN re-
gard 10 the new star route letting. The senator
said; i have placed the responsibility where it