Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-04-24

IT was found that Films name waa on
10 as follows: February IA, 4 days;
February 81, 8 days; February %,
DAYS.
Dennis Bradley's name was ON the
roll for January 18th, / day; January
3ist. 4 day.; February 7th, 6 days;
February 21st, 8 days; February 28th,
~ days. John McNally's name was
not found op the rolls, neither was
Sherldan's Opposite those that were
found for the time during which It was
claimed they were not employed by the
department, the initials I'll. B. M"
were signed in several places, showing
that tho money to their credit had
been drawn by the chief engineer. In
other places the rolls were signed once
by John Walsh and once by Morgan,
and the chief explained that It was
customary when the person to whom
the money was due was not present, to
pay It 10 some one else, take their re-
ceipt for 1t, and let them give 1t TO the
party.
Mr.. Carmichael stated that he had
been informed that Knights name was
on the pay-roll while ne was employ ed
by the Harlan & Hollinasworth Com
pany, and that when he asked him
about it, he said that the last work be
had done for the depaftment was In
July.
The Chief said that II the record book
Of Engineer Southland, OF the City Mill
was examined IL would show thai
Knight was employed at the time
stated, but IL was impossible 10 prod uce
tt at this time, and continued "Gen-
tlemen, II l am uHder charges, | would
like to know 1t, 20 that l can defend
myself in the proper manner. l am
willing TO meet any charges in q manly
way"
President Porter said, "There have
not been any charges preferred against
you yet" when Mr.. Carmichael said,
We'll, Mr.. Chairman, we have had
three or four meetings about this mat.
Ter, and have been of the opinion from
the first that the chief knew all about
this drain, and about the pipe being
taken. When the charges were pre-
terred, he pronounced them a lie, and
began to denounce me for Offering TO
il vestigate. have had great many
people come TO my house and ask me
1ot TO be hard on him, and / brought
these people here to show that the drain
was laid. We have the sworn state.
ment from the foreman that the chief
tried TO sustain him from the start, and
was sware Of the drain being laid, and l
don't feel like going any farther. /,
therefore, movo that tho chief be dis
charged, fer the reason that he knew of
tho drain, aud ii he didn't he ought 70,
and Is not tit man for bis position"
There was q silence Of rome minutes,
which was finally broken by MIR. Febi-
ger, who satd:
"Mr. Carmichael, IL nothing else hut
the one subject had been brought up l
should look at this affair in a different
light, but as other accusations have
been brought against the chief, affecting
his character for honesty, / think we
ought to investigate before discharging,
80 as TO give him fair opportunity.
therefore amend the motion-to suspend
him during this investigation. For the
sake of his own character and his fam.
lily there should first be an investiga-
ton"
Mr. Carmichael replied that he was
willing TO accept the amendment, as he
did rot wish TO condemn any man with
out giving him chance to defend him.
self.
Chief McIntire said: 1T would much
rather be discharged than suspended, !"
when Mr.. Febiger said, "In that case l
withdraw my amendment ard second
Mr.. Carmichael's motion"
At this point David Lemon, who WAS
present, expressed q desire to say some
thing in favor Of the Chief, bat was not
permitted to do so.
The Chief then said, "That's passed
then, and I'm gone. Good bye, gen.
tlemen."
PRECEDENT Porter asked what action
should be taken in the case of Dough-
eIty, when Mr.. Febiger moved that he
also be discharged, and the motion was
seconded by Mr.. Carmichael. Foreman
Dougherty then thanked the board for
their Kindness to him, and said that he
was sorry to be discharged for such q
cause.
On motion of Mr.. Carm ichael Regis
trar Bond was made chief engineer pro
tenn, aud Johu Gill foreman.
MIR. Febiger then diverted attention
to loans7 snd 8, the interest on which
Ia now bone of contention between the
Board and City Council. 1t appears
that q misunderstanding had arisen as
to the meettng between the two bodies,
the Board having expected the commit
tee on Tuesday night last. The matter
has been placed In an attorneys hands
TO allow the committee To be heard be.
fore any further action was to be taken.
Why do so many parents think chill