Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-19
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Especial Telegram 10 lue 'IlOUe'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Those who have
watched the star route case have had an
opportunity to examine more in detail the
testimony of Reerdell and its probable
effect upon the verdict. The counsel for
the government seem absolutely confident
of success. They are cheerful and posi-
tive, while the counsel for the defense are,
with one notable exception, depressed at
the very serious nature of this testimony.
Hinkle, who represents Miner, seems to be
acting apart from the rest Of the defend
ants. He INDUCES in no levity, but strives
to secure every possible point for the ben
eft of his client, who is notably nervous.
II IS probable that Miner expects
moro damaging revelations from the
testimony of Reerdell as regards
himself than have yet appeared. Brady
has been in the court room throughout the
examination OF Reerdell. He has taken
great interest in the proceedings. There
is no apparent change in his manner. He
sits watching the examination very intent
| ly, using his hand as an ear trumpet, that
he may lose no word of the extraordinary
story. Brady does not share the depression
| and nervousness OF Miner. He has the
appearance of man undisturbed. He
smiles and laughs as the statement pro-
| ceeds and his name is brought in connec-
| ton with that of Dorsey. One can well
| believe that he made the statement he is
credited with, that Dorsey was "a ID
fool to have kept any books" The
testimony of Reerdell that he BRADY
figured on Dorsey's books as civilian
SMITH seemed to greatly amuse Brady,
but these disclosures do not bring smiles
to the faces of Brady's counsel.
| Judge Jere Wilson seeks to parry the eff
feet of Reerdelps confessions by all means
in his power. He appreciates the dangers
of the situation very much more than his
client does. But, possibly, his client may
have reasons other than legal for his con-
fidence. The attorneys, who especially
represent Dorsey, set in group. They
are Davidge, Carpenter, and A. B. Will
liams, the latter, it is said, being also en-
ployed by Brady. 1t is notsupposed that he
is retained on account of his special ability
in the court room. The only notable ex-
ception among the counsel is Col. Inger-
soil, who is, however, more than usually
serious at times. He frequently tries to
rally from his serious mood by INDUCING
in characteristic sarcasm and sneers. He
certainly seems disposed to convince the
| jury that, in his opinion, the statements of
Reerdell are of no consequence, but his
manner indicates that these jokes and
| sneers are forced. In the intervals between
his jokes he falls into much more reflect
i've mood than has been his custom during
the trial Reerdell himself impresses those
| who watch him, who are familiar with the
case, that he is trying to tell the truth
he had been swift or a willing witness:
he conld have emphasized his testimony
from the suggestions of leading questions:
but he has not done this. He has been
careful to follow the strict line of the in
quiry. AS to the strength of his testl'
mony it may be said that it is interviewer
with the record evidence so firmly that it
cannot be separated from it by his i'm
parchment. 1t is fortified at almost every
step by the records of the postofice de-
partment and the testimony, of many
other witnesses who have already
been examined by the gov
eminent. There is rumor tonight that
Rerdell has been promised that he shall be
punished only by fine of $3.50.
THE SIOUX TREATY.
Among the items in the sundry civil bill
reported by the subcommittee for adop-
ton by the full committee on appropria-
tons, is one making an allowance of $780,
600 to carry out the provisions of the treaty
recently entered into between the govern.
ment and the Sioux Indians. The fact that
two great corporations in the Northwest
namely, the Milwaukee, ST. Paul & Chicago
and the Northwestern railroads, are inter
ested in the matter, and are very DESTROYS
that the appropriation should be
made, has excited contest over
it, and representations of the various
interests have been fighting it out during
al of this day. The facts are that by the
terms of The treaty the government was to
supply the Indians with cattle for stock
raising purposes, and in return receive a
large portion of the Sioux Indian reserVa-
ton IL Dakota, the same to be restored to
! the public domain. Relying upon the be-
lief that the arrangement would be readily
| carried into effect, the st. Paul and North
western companies acquired depot grounds
and right of way through the Sioux Indian
country. Before the patents can be issued,
however, the government must make the
appropriation before referred to, and buy
the cattle for the Indians. A point
| of order is made and stubbornly upheld
that the appropriations committee has no
jurisdiction il the case; that it should be
referred to the committee on Indian af-
fairs, and that the house rules forbid any.
legislation on appropriation bills. Mr..
Caswell argued before the committee to-
day that the clause in controversy was not
new legislation, but was merely to COM
plete the negotiations that have been au-
thorized by the sundry civil bill of a year
ago.
GEN. BRAGG ON PORTER.
Gen. Bragg has finally obtained per-
mission to print in the Record his set