Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-02
i; We DO not object; veprefsr that they stoald

i; We DO not object; vepsefsr that they stoalt
Mr.. Eldridge.-n the eestlenen think it is o.
l any possible use, Let them have II. therefor,
move that the list be admitted.
MI. Starkweather.-Well, the members o the
committee DO not seem 10 object, let the list b
Col. Berrett thandins the Lie. Of ssockho,der.
really think this is IN investigation not at to be
| Mr.. williams.-If We commence that kind O,
therefore move that the list of stockholders ~
not admitted. ~
Col. Berrett.-we have no objection to fur.
nshina the list, but do think there Is princi-
Mr.. Williams-I
OBJECT TO THE RECEPTION OF TIE LIST.
and ask the ayes and noes. The counsel on
| mittee.
Mr.. Chandler concur in the opinion tina,
the list Is utterly irrelevant and valueless, and
the attempt OF the memorialists to nut il In Il
simply TOR the purposes Of scandal and mischief
They might attempt to show that the Metropol.
itsn Church e run by the District government
Mr.: Green.-I admit there are MANY gentle
men in the Warrington Cab who are nos co 4
cernsd in the District government; bat we pro-
RGs str 70 snow tne eiuo u machine run by the
Mr.. Cotton.-How do you propose to chow tha,q
MT. Green:-By comparison Of the list OF
club stockholders with the list Of District con-
Mr.. Standardization might show that the
contractors are members Of Masonic or some
oAer order, but that does not show that they
The yeas and nays were called on Mr.. Will
lams' motion, and resulted:-Yeas, Messrs
Crebs and Eidridge-2. Nays, Messrs. Stark
Mr.. Eldridge explained his vote, saying he
did not acknowledge that the Inst was relevant
but Its admission could do no harm.
VI % ahot IN Al.
had decided not to admit the list of stoc kbotprs
and handed i. back to Cob B.
Col Berret.-Since the committee has vindi-
Gated itself and the principle which 1 main
tanned, now hand the list to the reporters for
publication.
Stockholders in Tie Washington Clsb.-William
;. Huntington, John o. Evans. ID. 5. Evans,
q. FAINT, n. Cooke, Giles A. Smith, f. G.
ingersOll, DR.. John Stearns, Alexander r. Shep-
herd, Lewis Clephane, j. G. Berret, Hallet XII
bourn, j. NJ Latta, N; Acker, H: n. Hutchin-
NJ Marvin, j. B. Chaffee, G. j. Hillyer, DAM
Smith, George L. Baker, Thomas Kirby sam
S S j.. w; V; EasderbIrg, A. A; Hosmer,
lick, j. W. Mcknight, w. W. Eapiey, N. P
Chapman, X. II. Graham, X. T. Merrick, p. NJ
Dubanf, r. l.. Stanton, A. p. Pardon, NJ L.
Jeffries, Albert Gleason.
Gel 1tomas B. Florence, sworn.-ls edi or OF
the Sunday Morning Gazette. Had ad yertised for
the new District government. WITNESS here
pfodaced the schedule Of bills, amounting to
bpap
paid Had neglected to send in his bills for the
amount due; charged the usual advertising
rates. The paper is entirely Independent:
slight leaning, you know; locks very literally
upon anything democratic. daughter Be
tore the new government began witness was in
favor OF improvements; had a great pride in
this national capital.
q. by Mr.. Eldridge.-You are a democrat.
colonel?
A.-Strongly suspected. [Laughter.l lam a
democrat, sir, and become q stronger one every
Mr.. Crane.-Did yon ever state TO me. co,onel
views in opposition to the Board of Public
Col. Florence.-No, sir; because I never en-
Mr.: Chandler. up and swear against him
Mr.. Crane.
Mr.. Crane.--No, will not; but other witnesses
Mr.. Eldridge.-Mr. Crane, do think these
insiAuations you are constantly making against
witnesses are unbecoming gentleman
Pickwickian sense. He knows my honest views,
the Bud Of Public wuks. "'
little nonsense now and then
is reiished by the wisest men,
somebody has written.
MI. Eidridge.-A gentleman Of Col. Flor
ehces age Is entitled to aspect, and he must be
treated with respect.
Crane with scorn and indignation.
Mr.. Eldridge.-Your insinuations, Mr.. Crane,
against wttne sees cannot be allowed. was very
gladtO hear the other day, after you had made
insinuatious against witnesses, that you were
not lawyer. That is the only excuse which can
be made.
trict government; had received about %, 100 for
advertising In the Cola mbidn, German par ,r;
the advertisements were in German; supported
Col. yames A. Aasrsder, sworn:-Is nembero o:
and treasurer Of the Board of Public Works; kept
the FUNDS Of the board in the First National
Bank and in the National Metropolitan
up by Mr.. VIM. A. Cook and revised by Mr..
Mullett; witness was not q member OF the com
mittee to 60 to New York to look into the opera
ever went to New York; no gentlemen ever went
there rs . committee.
Question by Mr.. Crane.-What amount of
Col Nsgruder.-I don't know that that is any
Of your business; 90 to the tax books and YOU viii
Mr.. Crane.-Do you pay taxes?
Witness resumed-Is bonded officer; gave
bond to the District OF Columbia in the sum OF
800 coo; my bondsmen are H: M. Sweeney,
officers Of the Board of Public Works out OF
necessity; was Q necessity for the lervices Of
Mr.. Needs, the anditor; he earned O, 600 a
ing until or 10 at night, and frequently on
Sunday. Witness expected to receive q salary
as treasurer OF the Board Of Public Works the
SONcIumcnt pdiu W1tutss u sai1Iy Oh Z,0D
annum A Q member OF the Board of Pubic
Works; bad no interest directly or indirectly N
any contracts; had never received pay for OBJ
tanning . contract; never required before letting
. cOntr act that any friend should have part in
the contract; in letting csntrscn we adver-
tise for proposals; bids we're opened and the
board then fixed the prices; knew Mr.
Smith, the concrete pavement man; his pave
ments win not stand where there is any tfavel;
it is composed Of gravel, coal tar and sand; by
comprehensive system, the Board or Public
Works meant an extensive system of improve
ments for the whole District, uniformity or
grades, sewerage, &C.; counted the cost Of al
these Improvements before they were com
menced in general the cost of the work hasnot
exceeded the estimates; it was the intention first
to macadamixe 18th street, but at the request
Of property holders . wooden pavement was put
down on portion; the contractor for laying the
concrete pavement ON fennsylvania avenue
was under obligation 70 keep ii In good order for
three years; thought the avenue pavement A.
good Is the ArlinSto pavement the estimates
were q per yard for wooden pavements; it is
being put down for SO per yard; the change OF
the grade on ct. ran Mr.. Shepherd to a yery
large expense. He lost money by it, and
he was kept out Of his houses for some
time on account Of lowering the grade; Shep-
herd It inst opposed the grade there's said It cost
him too much money, but finally agreed 10 he
grade, and said % long % be had d make osher
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