The daily gazette., 1875-07-29

sss'1yJWt ss@% Wgstv Examination of Witnesses
G ray ,se defense, and adjournment
}TW1 T1s Majority of the Committee Think
the Prosecution FdsIed to ''Susfa'm Me
Charges.
When the investigating committee
-, ~ last evening, only Messrs. Adams,
'v inch and McMenamin were present,
NJ pickels being upwell and Mr.. Un-
aorwood too much engaged to be pres
aut An organization was effected by
nat;ng MIR. Adams temporary chair
man and James p. Hayes clerk, pro
tsm.
tbe defence on the second charge was
about to be commenced, when Mr..
vncb arose and asked Mr.. Bradford
bow much time the examination of
witnesses for the defence would occu-
nv For himself he WAS sick of the
whole affair. He was convinced that
tbe charges were utterly unfounded,
and that Mr.. Hyde had proved himself
"A faithful and efficient official. If any
Irregularities had occurred during his
administration Of Water Department
affairs they were errors of the head
and not of the heart. He did not want
to waste any more time In this nom
senscal investigation, for the public
were SICK of 1t. II is the greatest farce
ever enacted. tApplause.
In reply Mr.. Bradford stated that
the defence had host of witnesses,
and were able to refute every charge
presented, II the committee was sat
Listed that the charges had not been
sustained, and were ready to adopt
report vindicating the Chief Engineer
and the management of the Water
Department, the defence would rest
their case. But they objected to stop
ping before the committee was con-
u vinced thatthe charges were disproved.
Mr. Adams said that from the evi.
dence already in he was satisfied that
I the charges were not sustained,
Mr.. McMenamin thought that none
Of the charges had been sustained, but
he wanted some refuting evidence from
the defence in regard to the alleged
drunkenness of foremen and gang
Bosses
Mr.. Adams thought somo little irreg-
uarities or indiscretions might have
occurred, but IL was difficult TO COM
mence great work like the new basin
without such errors. he thought the
work thus far had been remarkably
well, and reflected credit on the Chief
Engineer and Water Committee.
Mr.. Lynch said that no one could
fail to see that this whole affair was q
deep, preconserted plan to cut off Mr..
Hydes's head, and oust him from his
official position. He was ready now
to sign report eXonerating Mr.. Hyde
and the management of the Water
Department. He therefore moved that
the committee adjourn sine die.
Mr.. Bradford thought it was hardly
fair 10 terminate the examination SO
abruptly without suggesting to the
defence (who were ready with large
number of witnesses to refute every
Charge some form of q report as would
exonerate Mr.. Hyde. Such report
would prove satisfactory to the de-
fence.
Mr. Lynch thought it was fruitless
togo On with the examination of wit
nesses. The prosec ution witnesses
had Jailed to prove any charges, and
their testimony was sufficient evidence
Tor the defence.
Mr.. Bradford said he anticipated an
abrupt termination of the examination,
and so had prepared a report which
MT. Hyde would be satisfied with.
Mr' Adams said thecommittee could
not aolourn sine die, and that the exam,
NATION NATION had better go on, a few wit.
hesses 70 examine on each charge.
Mr. Lynch signitied his willingness
70 accept MIR. Bradford's report as the
report OF the committee.
a; Ihe report was then read, as follows
,ica, Inc Committee appointed to inves.
yS,gaIe the charges brought by Johr
W. hawkins against the Water Dc
partment OF the city of Wilmington
respectfully reports as follows:
!, lhat The committee has heard al
su;s sne evidence rendered in support O.
Saiu sa cnarges, and the evidence of I,
fens few witnesses on the part of the de
ence' all OF which Is herewith sub.
nitted to Council.
a. ihat tne committee is of the opinion
,a na' salu charges have not been sus
%,nea, and that it is therefore unneces
Mry to receive further evidence on tb,
part OF the defence. O- W.
anu lhat, In the Judgment of tn,
yWvm,mlt1ee, Wn,al the Chief Engineer of tn,
water Works and the present manage
me, aent OF the Water Department of th,
el!y OF Wilmington should be clearl,
cAMHonerated mo- from said charges.
mr. bradford said if this report wa
scsp accepted the defence would be salts
aoc Alter some further discussion it wa
ea aeclded to examine few witnesses o, 81
each charge. "A''''' VI
Da Al regard to the second charge "giy
,ag away city property for little or n,
,,bUamapensation," ,baa MIR. Hyde testifie,
saoa saas ne agreed to give Thos, Ford th
st. s,une from the trench on West Secon,
STTtheet, Th, II Ford would fill up the trenc
nne city gained from So to 81 bv thi
arrangement. ~ VII
MI Mr. VIM. N. Candy testified that h
approved 6,S Of this arrangement, and MI
accepting 1t. onNy y
,;ma. rn regard to allowing men extr
tllTeC Mr. Huda +asAsc S.