The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-05-10
MAYNARD MONEY MAKING
REALLY SUSPICIOUS TRANs1CTIONs
ACROSS THE RIVER.

Fictitious Names Carried on the Paw n tolls OF
secor II Robcson's Nnvy-Tbe Proprietor Of
the Cputcen's Unwilling Testimony.
The Congressional subcommittee that
has been investigating the management OF the
Bro oklyn navy yard finished its work In this city
yesterday. A member Of the frm OF Drexel,
Morgan Co. was examined respecting Secre-
tary Robeson's bank account. What his test-
moDy was could not be ascertaiued. but the
Democratic members OF the committee seemed
to regard It as important. Henry Clews was ex-
amined respecting the procurement OF the naval
fiscal agency for Ciews, Habicht & Co.
William Matthews, the monopolist Of provis-
lon contracting for the Brooklyn yard, was fur
ther examined. lie had practice OF copying
Important letters and In accordance with the
commands Of the committee, his letter book
was put In evidence yesterday. II Is said that
these letters 90 far toward explaining the favor
itsm with purchasing agents which Matthews
enjoyed.
AR Weed, John Roach's chief clerk, presented
a tabular statement of work done for the Navy
Department. and money received therefor by
John Roach.
Mr. Walton. Of Walton Brothers, submitted
papers and bills relating to his dealings with the
department. lie also testified that he attached
a radiator to the frgate Mississippi, about which
there was much comment lie regarded mat
work as one OF the most complete that he had
ever done.
Pay Director Cutter was again examined.
ter rolls, he testified tnat the muster clerks arc
responsible for such frauds. He presented a
tabular statement Of unpaid bills appertaining
to his once.
Sergeant Uieau Of the Marine Corps gave the
most ent srtaining testimony OF the session. He
Is quartermaeter sergeant, and proprietor OF
"1he Canteen." saloon much freQuented by
sailors and marines. He also does an extensive
business In paying laborers and enlisted men In
advance. Although an enlisted man himself, he
lives with his family outside OF the yard: He
was questioned about the management OF the
Quartermaster's Department. When the ques-
uons touched upon matters In which fraud 10
strongly suspected. the witness grew defiant in
however, and then he added important infor-
nation to that already ehcited by the commit
| tee, Of transactions Ia tue Quartermsste De-
partment for which "ifreguiarity" Is too mild
term.
John II. Draper. the auctioneer who generally
soils the old iron and other worn out appen-
dages OF the navy yard. testified that the sue
| cessful bidders at all such auctions were gen.
ally Ring that got every bargain, and knowl-
| edge Of this fact no doubt kept competitors
nway from such sales, and has resulted In loss
| to the department. He sold the Delaware under
Just such circumstances, and the price was so
| unsatisfactory that the sale has not been con-
| nrmed.
In former report Of the committees pro-
coediDRs, Jeremish Lyons was erroneously re.
ported as having coiroborated the testimony OF
John Kelly, IN effect that men were discharged
| II they refused TO pay their political assess-
l meDts. Mr.. Lyons says that he has no knowl-
edge OF the Ieyyine Of such assessments OF that
| iaborers iave been discharged for on-payment
OF assessments.
| The testimony OF Mr.. Cragin, a sub-contractor
for beans, &C., under Matthews, and Il. J. Hol-
den. VINO supplied the Navy Yard with saws,
nles, &c, closed the investiR alton far II Is
/ to be prosecuted In this city. Inc committee,
| In eight working days has ex inlined nearly one
| hundred witnesses, taking 200 pages OF testi-
| mony. Mr.. Wills says that the total expense
| Incurred by the committee In New York viii
| not exceed 500.