Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-24
The c. & o. Canal investigation.

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GEN. BRADLEY T. JOHNSoN'S TESTIMONY.
special dispatch to the Baltimore Gaaptte
from Annapolis March %, says: Gen. Bradley
T. johnson vas before the canal committee this
afternoon. He claimed that three members of
the committee were disqualified from acting or
voting on their report when presented. They
were George II. Williams one OF the defend
ants in the pending suit; j. A. l. Mcclure, pri-
vate counsel for Mr.. German in matters con
nected with the suit, and George Peter one of
the parties complained of In the bill OF COM
plant. Mr. Williams dlsclaimed any disQual-
tficat1on. Mr.. Mcclure denied this, claiming
that he was employed as counsel, and objection
was withdrawn. Mr.. Peter was absent. OF the
allegations contained in the bill of complaint
that the canal had been used as political ma
chine Gen. johnson had the least personal
knowledge possible, but furnished specifications
and witnesses to prove them. He alleged that
the canals affairs were shrouded in mystery.
He had personal Knowledge by an order of 1872
statements was required, and this was only
done for two years. The contract made In 1877
with the Potomac Lock and Dock company
was In reference to the purchase Of the locks at
Cumberland, and the agreement between the
Georges Creek railroad Consolidated and
American Coal companies and canal company
On cross-examinaton witness said it may have
been wise to build the outlet locks If the canal
were out of debt but it was Illegal to dc so with
the bondholders' money.
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE. - The Maryland
senate yesterday struck out the enacting clause
OF the bill to repeal all grants and donations to
academies and other institutions of learning.
In the house of delegates the bill making Good
Friday legal holiday was passed under sus-
pension OF the rules. By a vote OF 3S to "a the
enacting clause of the bill requiring ballots to
be placed in envelopes was stricken out.
"A COLLISION occurred on the Ninth avenue
elevated railroad at Rector street station, New
York, yesterday. hackman named Van Orden
had his shoulder diSlocated, and John Sullivan
clerk, who was passing in the street. had his
skull fractured by falling piece of iron. The
cars did not leave the track
INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT SMYEE, OF New
York, has relieved his friends and the state leg
1Slature from very awkward dilemma by send
Ing In his resignation. He has also spared him
self the disgrace of being removed from Office
and Governor Cornell the shame OF being repu-
dated by his own party.
Goss AND RyAN.-The fourth deposit o, $3.50
between Joe Goss and Paddy Ryan is due this
evening at Ryan's place Of business, Nos. and
Chatham square. The money must be posted
Ryan will go into training at Far Rockaway on
Tuesday OF next week. Steve Taylor will be
with him. y. Herald, 23d.
THE VALUE OF JEFF DAVIS LEGAcY.-At In
dianapolis, Ind. an interview Is published with
brother of Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey. who be-
queathed her estate to jefferson Davis. He says
that the home alone cost $3.50 600. There are, In
addition, 900 acres Of fine land, with orange
groves, vineyards, and all improvements The
walls OF the house are decorated with valuable
paintings, many of which were brought by the
Percy family from England hundred years
ago. He says that he can have strong case
against MI. Davis, the points being undue in
fuence and whether or not Mr.. Davis has any
standing in the United States courts his diSa-
bilities not having been removed.
THE GRAND CANYON LITIGATI0N.-In the liti-
cation at Denver, Col, between the Denver and
Rio Grande and Pueblo and Arkansas railroad
companies. Commissioner Rogers fixes the cost
kaT sas at $685., s19. The Rio Grande company is
TO deposit this sum as security, and will push
the completion OF the road to Leadville.
THE SPANISH FRIGArE Sanchez Barcahtegul is
in the port Of New York, and her officers are
frequenting resorts OF friends OF free Cuba to
ascertain the plans OF the insurgents. 1t is ex-
pected considerable quantity of arms and
munitions of war will be shortly sent to the In
surgepts OF the eastern department of Cuba.
A MIsER's EsTATs.-David Leach, a ragpicker
Of Jersey City, died two years ago, leaving an
estate valued at $40 600, saved during his life BY
his misery habits. He lived alone, cooked his
own meals and never had any visitors, SO that
it was supposed thai he had no relatives. Since
his death there have been innumerable claim
ants, and the orphans court has been taking
evidence and will soon decide what disposition
shall be made OF the estate.
Mrs. Charles Miller, living on the Bergen Point
plank-road, Jersey City, had her husband
arrested on charge OF assault and battery.
hands with all his friends, babe them goodbye
Then he disappeared. Mrs. Miller went away
at ABOUT the same time too. On Sunday She
returned to the house with her seven-months-old
infant In her arms. She put the babe on the
floor, and locked the door, and went away.
Since then she has not been seen. She said
when she departed that she would not live
any longer with her husband. The continued
crying OF the hungry babe attracted the atten-
ton OF nefghbOrs, but they were loath to enter
the apartments. At O'Clock yesterday after
noon the babe had been for % hours without
food and has spent most OF the time in crying.
Onicer Blackham and q party OF neighDors
finally broke into the rooms and took the babe
to the poormaster. Owing to its continued
fretttng and hunger, the child is in a critical
cOpdftiOn-N r. Times, 23d.
A DOMESTIC INTRUDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Read, returning to his home at Gainesville,
Texas, last sunday nfpht Unexpectedly found
Frank White domiciled In a room with his wife.
Read drew a revolver and fired at White three
times each bullet taking effect. White fell
dead. Read fled and made his escape to Indian
territory His wife was arrested as an Access
sary to the murder.
THE CASE OF JUDGE fEARRE.rA special dis
patch to the Baltimore Gazette from Annapolis
March 23d, says The Pearre investigation,
which has dragged its slow length along, has
not, as was at first supposed, been the subject
or interest here. In fact, but for the unusual
number OF Allegany people here, no one would
be aware that such thing was going on. The
state treasury viii be aware OF IL, as the cost Of
witnesses, stenographers, &C., will amount to
not less than s., 600, and probably more. It Is
confidently believed that the committee win not
report in favor Of impeachment.