Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-16

WHY MR. M'PYNCHEoN Is UNWILLING TO SHAKE
HIS FIST IN MR. srRoNGs fAcE-A PROPOSE
Mr.. McPyncheon, when on the stand in the
Clark Investigation, yesterday. denied that he
had threatened Mr.. Samuel Strong IL he testi-
fed unfavorably to Mr.. Clark and shaken his
fist in Mr.. Strong's face. He said he would not
dare shake his fist in Mr.. Strong's face, as he
believed Mr. Strong would whip him.
"Do you think that old man would whip you.,
Eyes. / do" said Mr.. McPyncheon. .rhey
Gay Sns of the he for Mr.
Clark. then took the stand. He said three weeks
ago Mr.. Strong hailed him on the street. and
told him to tell Mr.. Clark that he would be- very
happy to testify in his favor: that he had looked
at the work, and thought the investigation was
a mistake; that these rascals were trying TO
make IL hard Tor him. He said he had looked
at the work and thought II first-class. Witness
said that he informed Mr.. Clark of Mr. Strongs
arbitrator in a case in which Mr.. Strong no was
interested, IL would be improper TO call him as
Mr.. Lane, one OF the contractors on the ter
race, then testified In denial of statements con-
corning the work made by Mr.. Strong.
mr.: Miller here made proposition to the
Interior. that he appoint three persons compe-
tent to make such an examination TO inspect
have made this proposition at the beginning,
but did not want to appear as desiring TO evade
an investigation. He thought this was prac-
S.NesA ssnN SShSaoiC way W Scttlc tAlis COubIOr
versy.
Major Jonas thought this would be simple
Plan, provided that the attorneys OF both par
Mr.. Jackson objected to such a proposition
now, saying that # had been shown that since
this investigatios was begun the work had been
THE CAPITOL DOME.
The prosecution next took up the charges
alleging that the dome of the Capitol had been
neglected to such an extent as to endanger IL.
John ]. Meany, who painted the dome twenty
two years ago, testified that the best material
was then used, and it was an excellent Job. II
l nad not been painted, he said, since that time
examination he said that II it were painted
again 1t would be as good as ever.
WHEN THE INVESTIGATION WAS RESUMED
TODAY
Mr.. Samuel Strong, who was present stated to
Major Jonas that he reiterated what he said
yesterday in reference to the interview with
Mr.. McPyncheon, and asked permission to in
trOduce his wife and other ladies, who heard
the interview, as witnesses.
81 reaffirm what said, too" said Mr.. Nc
PyncheOn.
Mr.. Strong, continuing, said that, as to Mr..
hays testimony, he was accustomed TO pass
jokes with Mr.. Hay who was a joyial fellow.
and Mr. Hay had taken as serious words spoke
In jOcular manner.
Major Jonas said that he could not 60 into
such an investigation as Mr.. Strong proposed.
Mr.. Strong said that he had no axe to grind
mere. II he could not 60 further into this mat
Ter ne would go TO the President and lag before
him facts showing that this work at the Capitol
was built upon shavings and ashes, and unless
It was remedied, would fall down in less than
five years.
% don't see how can do IL, Mr. Strong /" said
Major Jonas, again declining to go into an ex-
animation of the issues between Mr.. Strong and
Mr.. McPyncheon.
well, 1 will bid you good day. then" said
Mr. Strong, taking his hat and leaving the
room.
81 would enjoy the fight" observed Major
Jonas, when Mr.. Strong had disappeared, "but
don't see how we can go into 1t here"
ADJOURNED UNTIL THURSDAY
Mr. Jackson said that he would have no wit
nesses to examine to-day. He announced the
death of his old client, Capt. Antonio Pelletier,
at the Aston House, in New York, and said he
would either have to go to New York or ar
range to have some one 60, as Pelletier had no
relatives. He asked an adjournment until
Thursday at 1 o'clock. This was agreed to.
Mr.. Jackson said his impression was that he
would nolle pros the charges relating to the Pa
tent Office.
Major Jonas said to a STAR reporter to-day
that the proposition made by the defense to
have the Secretary of the Interior appoint a
commission of three experts to examine the
work at the Capitol was being considered. The
trouble was, he said, that about all the persons
aN. liable for such service had been examined
as witnesses on one side the other There
were no funds to pay the expense OF bringing
experts from abroad