Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-26

papers commenced TO assail the measu re.
ments almost as soon as they were conn
10 the present time. There was no bye-way
out OF the building occupied by the Office OF
the commissioner OF public buildings.
Newcombe given yesterday
Cross-examined by Mr.. Riddle:-Remem-
bers that Domaine, Wright Rives and Mr..
the measurements.
P. Munson testified that he resides at Chi
cago and left this city on the 18th of April;
met Colonel Whitley at the st. James hotel
had a conversation with Whitley, in which
witness asked him (W.), care you on the
squeai. too. / didn't think that you would
squeal," and Whitley answered, "The fact
is had to squesl, for to save himself had
to put IL on Babcock."
Cross-examined by Mr.. Riddle:-This was
on the 14th or 18th Of April; the words i'm
pressed themselves on his miRd, for he was
surprised that man holding the position
should be compelled TO ask Immunity for
himself Witness is In the dredging bust
ness in Chicago. Mr.. Campbell came to wit
ness with subpoena, and witness was sur
pris ed; had no recollection of having stated
the conversation TO any one. Campbell sent
Mr.. T.. A. Storrs TO him, and witness related
to him the conversation.
Re-direct:-Witness was summoned by n
deputy u. 8. marshal.
Msjor Isaac ). Stewart testified that he is
temporary resident OF this city, aud was
present at the st. James Hotel and heard
the conversation between Whitley and Mum
Whitley squealing. Whitley said he had
put BRbcOck in q hole and intended TO keep
him there. Witness first told Gen. Babcock
of the conversation, and he sent him to Mr..
Cook.
Cross-exsmined:-witn was introduced
to Munson by Mr.. Felcker; witness did not
pump Whitley; Felcker had cautioned wit
ness against Whitley, aud once when w.
was talking of Babcock, Felcker called him
(witness) out, and said Al don't want you to
have nything 10 do with that man, for he is
d draI to<ft
versation In detail. Whitley said that when
he (W.) went away he had left his friend
here to watch them, and found that Babcock
intended TO put him CIV In hole, but he
had DOW got Babcock In q hole, and Intend.
ed 10 keep him there.
A recess was here taken.
AFTER RECESS.
On reassemblIng, Major Stewart resumed
the stand, and was further cross examined
by Mr.. Riddle. Witness has an idea that
Felcker is here working in the interest OF
with Felcker aiding Babcock Witness
Introduced +. TO Babcock, and thought that
r. was engaged for Babcock from the fact
that he has seen him Cd with Col Cook fire.
Quently. Don't recollect that he said TO
Whitley that he had better look out for
MOlaire.
Hon. J. Proctor Knott was called, but
failed TO answer. Mr.. Cook said Mr. Knott
had been summoned on the Sth of August 10
appear on the 18th inst, and he understood
that Mr.. X. had started, but had not arri we'd.
ne ueslreu 10 prove Dy MIR. h. how Whit
ley's pardon was procured.
Elk Gov. Shepherd testified that Richard
Harrington was secretary OF the District in
March, 1874. and also one of the counsel 1.-THE
manager) OF the District authorities before
Congress. Witness requested Gen. Babcock
10 hurry up his measurements, and those
measurements became the subject of inquiry.
Gross examtned:-This request was In
March, 1873, shortly afterConeress ad journed.
DIR. John b. Blake testified to the good
character OF Gen. BabcOck up TO the st.
Louis Indictment.
Mr.. Cook proposed TO read from the report
of the Congressional committee portions of
The testimony OF Whitley, and the offer was
being discussed when our report closed.