Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04
THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
Proceedings Of the IOat Congressional Committee.

N0netusfon Yesterdays Proceedings.
Alter our report OF the District invests CATION
clossd yesterday Archibald White testified with
reference TO the Improvement on the 7th-street
road; te complained OF HE assess ments; his land
L assessed for SIS coo; has about $50 acres; sold
pfoI'I ty on the road before improvements were
mace at 81 Otc per acre could not now estimate
the value oi the farm; witness testified tn It the
road was in a bad condition, the worst places
htirg in the vicinity OF Governor Shepherds
fam.
ES-Auditor z. Richards was examined with
reference 10 come accounts az ainst the old cor
rorsnons OF Washington snd Georgetown. He
eNPl ind that accounts amounting to some
SOL eco against the old coTpor ations were De-
sehtt d, which he examined and hesitated ali 1nt
approving, for the reason that some of the con
tracts bad been changed by the board and al
diuonsl work peTfoT med not included in tue
SPECIFICATIONS upon which the contr acts were
based. He doubted the propriety of charging
THESE additional sums to the sinking fund In
other cases the original contracts were Cancelled
by the board, and the work performed under
new ones exceeding in amounts the appropria-
lions MADE 10 meet them. He had the same
doubts in regard TO these. He received letter
from the Governor (Oookel requesting him to
audlt them He replied, explaining his Difficult
ues, and suggested a reference of the points to
the Attorney for the District. The natter was
so referred, and Attorney william A. Cook sus-
tanned him in some of bis points, and in others
was not clear himself. The Governor and Mr.
Shepherd and Colonel Msgruder called on him
afterward, IN relation to the same subject. He
hnslIy approved some $500 900 of these accounts.
and they were paid; of the rest he never heard
anything more. second batch of similar bills
amounting TO over $40 900, was presented which
upon examination, proved to be bills which had
been audited and paid q long time before. He
acquainted Vice President Shepherd of this
fact, when that officer ordered those bills at
once to be taken away and never presented
again.
By Mr.. Stewsrt:-Q. Let me ask a question.
You were auditor of the government up to last
fall? A. Yes, sir; to audit all bills tn at came
before the District government.
Q. You were not the auditor of the Board of
Public Works? A. No, sir.
e. Did you audit all bills that came for the
health department? A. At first they did, but
atterward, after the new arrangement, it was
changed, and they drew by reqnsition.
=: during All that time that you were audi
tor for the city, did you ever audit any bills
mat you did not think were correct in them
seIves-that IL, that the thing was done? A.
No, sir; would never allow myself to do that:
that is, I never audited oil where / did no,
think there were proper vouchers.
q. And the service had been rendered or
the thing supplied, and the debt existed against
somebody in all cases? A. Yes, sir.
Mr.. Richards was partially examined in rels
ton to the school fund, the character of which
he explained, but stated that he could not give
All The facts specifically without reference to
books.
The committee being without a quorum,
was adjourned till Monday morning at ten
Mr.. Wilson told Mr.. Richards that he wished
TO examine him fully in regard to the school
FUND, and desired him to refresh his memory
CsNTBNNIAL.-The War department hss
issued in general orders the executive order of
the President relative to the Hone hupdredtb
anniversary of the independence of the United
States OF America" together with the letter of
the Secretary of State, of the 25th OF March,
Of the various public departments to have
charge OF the articles submitted for exhibition
THREE INDIANS HANGED FOR MURDER
Nn -
Smith yesterday for murders committed In the
Indian country. One of them was named John
Reilly, full blooded Choctaw, who killed, in
November last, Perry Delvall, deputy United
States marshal. AnOtheris Isaac Fillmore also
full-blooded Choctaw. He was only 16 years
OF age, and was utterly unconcerned about his
some person, being too indolent to work for a
living. He met poor traveller who had come
all the way from California on foot. After
passing the man he turned back and repassed
him a few steps, and then turned and shot hin
dead. The third Is John Painter, full blooded
Sc minole, convicted of the murder of b droyer
his innocence yesterday with much feeling, and
said he had to die for q deed Committed by
another person. He was believed by the prison
keepers to be innocent.
A FATHER MURDERS HIS IDIor sos.-we
has recently been committed on the Blue Ridge,
In Madison county, just beyond the Page line.
John Smith, Commonly known as "Bun
murdered
own son one day last week, young man OF
perhaps n years Of age, and said to bs o half
idiot. The weapon used in this horrible deed
him terribly. The father after the murder COM
PEELED another of his sons to bury his dead
brother under the porch. The fact Of the muir
once proceeded with aids to the place, and after
very formidable resistance, the murderer was
secured and taken to the county jail at Madison
Courthouse.-Pdge Vd.) Courier.
CRUSHED TO DEATH By FALLING TRrs.-
The West Point (Va.) Star says:-we learn that
Carter Rowland, q negro man in the employ
ment of Mr.. A. p. Richardson, of New Kent.
accidentally killed himself on "Wednesday last
commenced to cut the one against which it had
fallen, when 1t fell, breaking one of his arms
and crushing his breast and shoulder. He was
not killed instantly, but survived several hours
until death came to his relief.
The SELMA RAoss.-At Selma, Ala. yester-
DAY, the nrst race was one and half miles over
six hurdles. Limestone was the winner: Joe
Johnston second; Chief Engineer third; Nash
VILE Harry fourth. Time, 307k. Second race
One quarter mile dash: John winner; Fanny
johnson second. Time, q seconds. Third race
Ortolan winner of both heats; Revenge second:
frebail third. Time, la, I55&.
BILLIARDs-Garnier Beats DAILY. and Wins the
Chduenge Cup and 81. o00.-A game of billiards,
GOO points mp, three-bal car0m, for the chal-
iengs cup and $1,000, was played In New York
Last night, between Albert GARNER and Maui
rice lazy. ABOUT 3sOOO persons were present.
GARNER won the game on the 4Sth inning scor-
ing coo to Days $50. The highest runs were
GARNER, IS; DAILY, 63.
DIsAPPEARANCK OF AN EX-JUDGR-Thos
George, ex.county judge OF Orange county,
New York, has mysteriOusly disappeared from
Newburgh. 1t is alleged that he has swindled
different persons out Of sums amountingin the
aggregate to about 500 900. One family Is said
to be victimized to the extent of $50 900. He is
said to be somewhere in Virginia.
The AsHANTRE SAvAeKs STILL OBSTINATE
The latest advices from Cape Coast Castle are
to March IL. The embassy, numbering, with
It's escort, $50 persons, had arrived there. 1t
is reported that they refuse to discontinue hui
man sacrifices, and dispute the amount of in
demnity.
THE CARLIsTs TO MARCH ON MADRIp-The
Carlists have Information that . revolt has
broken out in Bilboa. Only half Of their army
has been engaged In the recent battles Gen
Santes will shortly march with . strong diyi-
sion upon Madrid and cut OF Serrano's com
munication.
TIE PHILADELPHIA CARPET WRAvBRs held
another meeting yesterday. 1t was reported
that but one shop which had been on q strike 1.
paying standard wages. The constitution Of
new association, formed on the cooperative
plan, was read. Already 100 shares have been
subscribed. A charter will be applied for.