Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-26
THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL,


IMPORTANT TESTIMONY TO- DAY.
There was not large attendance In the Grim
inal Court room this morning when the star route
| trial was resumed. The examination OF A. E
Boone was continued. after he had made some
corrections OF the record to his testimony given
yesterday. Witness said he prepared blank pro-
posal (Which was exhibited) December 9 tn and
10th, 1877, s. w. Dorsey being present, and he
| filled up the blanks at his suggestion. Witness
| 1nclosed this, marked personal" to j. H. Glen
denim, at Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. Dorsey said he
would write to each OF the postmasters to whom
blanks had been sent Miner arrived a few days
| before, on December 5th, 1877, but he was not In
the room az the time. He was stopping then at
Senator Dorsey's. The Witness In reply to ques-
ton. said that Miner said that the only bad thing
about the whole matter was that
6. W. DORSEY HAD SIGNED PECKs NAME
to the proposals.
After brief argument this reply was stricken
out.
The witness said that in obedience to instruc-
tons he prepared bids. and subsequently destroyed
all relating to service OF three times week.
made out Miner showed witness a book contain
Ing the Advertisements OF the western NATL SER
wee, cont aiming fguresin writing upon which the
OBJECTION WAS MADE
Dy Mr. Henkle to Mr. Merricks inquiry as TO the
contents OF the book, as the book itself should be
produced.
MI. Merrck said he proposed to show the con-
tents OF paper which was at the time In the
possession OF a defendant, and which he exhibited
to the witness, the contents being In the hand
tnat wr,tng S of the defendant He proposed to show
stroyed.
Judge wylie held that this was not sufficlent to
JUSTLY the admission OF paro testimony as to the
contents OF the book.
ME- Merrick then served notice on Mr. Miner to
Mr.. Henkle said Mr. Miners books and papers
were all at bis home In Michigan, and they would
require time to produce them.
Mr.. Merrick said he would give them till Mon
DAY morning, when he would call the matter up
The witness was thereupon instructed by the
court not, in his replies state what Miner said
was in the book.
The witness said he had a conversation with
routes
LAWYERS MAKE POOR WITNESSES"
Some discussion sprang up as the witness was
In Quandry, as to how to reply to the questions
put TO him by Mr.. Merrick, owing to the instruc-
tions OF the court. During the discussion Judge
Wylie remarked: "This witness is not q lawyer.n
-, Yes, he Is lawyer" said several OF the cOun-
"Wen," said Judge wylie. smiling, SIT is q
proverb that lawyers make poor witnesses"
thai he eh hwiHfneSs HG tin said that he noticed
were reduced to 5000, and witness told Miner
that 1t ought not to be taken at so low price.
figures.
THE MEETING AT s. W. DoRsEYs HOUSE.
The witness described the meeting at s. w. Dor
sey's house, where the bids were prepared Wit
ness prepared form OF sub-contracts by Dorsey's
instructions, being especially directed to insert
clause providing for prospective expedition Wit
ness said he furnished one OF the suretieS on the
ness connection with the business terminated on
the sth OF August, 1878, when MIR. Vaile came into
Brady was SO hostile to him (witness), and wit
ness said he did not know. Then Dorsey repeated
a remark OF Bradys. which the witness was not
permitted to testify to. Dorsey added that wit
ness would have to retire from the concern, as so
long as he was In it they could not obtain expedi-
tlon. Miner sent to witness on the 9Th OF August
ana told him that 1t was impossible for them TO
carry on the business in their condition at that
Time, n and that Vafle would come into the concern
sey'S remark about
BRADY's HOSTILITY TO him
arose from the fact that Brady had not awarded
him contract for temporary service on the Bis
marck and Tongue river route Witness said that
pending the congressional Investigation John ".
Dorsey said the business did not suit his taste and
ne wished he were back home
AT O'Clock the usual recess was taken.
AFTER RECESS
MI. Boone's examination was continued, touch
Ing his relations with s. w. Dorsey. Witness was
introduced to Peck In 1873 or 1875. In the Post
On1ce department., and could not say that he had
ever seen him since or not man renresenting
himself to be Peck had come to his house, when
the bldS were sworn to, got the bids and brought
them back signed j. M. Peck. Once at Dorsey's
house, one OF the Peck bids destroyed by acci-
it out of the room returned with it signed J M.
house. o 'A0
DORsEY'S LETTERS TO THE PosTMASTERs.
After The STARS report of the star route trial
closed yesterday, much OF the time was taken up
with the effort on the part OF the defense to ex-
clude that portion of Mr.. Boones testimony relat-
ing TO the proposals sent In blank by ex-senator
Dorsey's direction to Arkansas postmasters, to
nave the bonds made out. and also letters OF
Dorsey to such postmasterS Judge Wylie ad-
m1tted the testimony. Dorsey's letters to Post
masters Clendenin, 81 aycOck and others were read
These letters request them to have the blank pro-
posals certified and returned to him, taking care
letter to Mr. Haycock said: s.This is for an init
personal favor"
WHERE THE THING WILL END.
During the argument yesterday on the question
OF admitting Dorseys letters to Arkansas post
masters, Mr. Ingersoll, pausing, inquired Snow
where is the thing to end?"
"1n the penftentlary," said Mr.. Bliss
"You will be thera," said Mr.. Ingersoll, shaking
"Thts is entirely unprofessiOnaL" said Judge
aDid provoke III" asked Mr. Ingersor.
mo you did not provoke it," said the Judge.
81 represent a gentleman" SAID Mr. Ingersoll.
.'My client is gentleman and 1 wish to DO moth
Infinite prOprfety, do"
The argument then proceeded
JUDGE wYLI4 AND LAWYER WILLIAMS.
While Judge Wylie was delivering his opinion
yesterday afternoon, admitting ex-senator Dor
sey's letters in evidence, he was annoyed by the
smiling and laughing OF Lawyer A. B. Williams |
Finally, the judge addressing the lawyer sternly
said: "What is the meaning OF that conducti
Why do you sit there gigling like fool2"
81 do not think the language OF the court Is pro-
per-" said Mr.. Williams, rising.
"YOur manner" said Judge Wylie twas ex.
tremely improper sir, sneering In that way, when
the court Is pronouncing q decision"
II was not listening" said Mr. williams
"That makes it worse" said the court.
81 was listening" continued Mr. Williams, Hto a ]
remark made by gentleman here and did not
hear the court at all"
81 accept your disclaimer" said Judge Wylie.
'but OF course do not say my remark was un.
merited0 ~ ~-