The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18

SSuN-uCS OAutT tne DlStIicI laws Nu!SH
will be in keeping with the gravity Of
his oncnse.
Charges Of Forgery.
1t is not unlikely that charges OF for
gerry will be filed against Watson be-
fore the examination of his accounts is
completed He is said TO have forged
Auditor Petty's name to Youcher and
check which were destroyed. The evi-
dence of this alleged forgery cannot nov
be procured. but it is believed that he
resorted to forgery at other times
He is said to have altered a check on
a local bank. against which suit may be
brought TO recover the amount of the
check. 1t was indorsed to the Collector
Of Taxes by Auditor Petty. The words
Pay to Collector of Taxes" were
scratched out by someone. presumably
Watson. The bank is said TO have been
careless in accepting a check which
was altered in such a manner.
District Funds Transferred.
Hereafter all District funds will be in
charge OF the District disbursing officer.
Charles c. Rogers. and his assistant, E.
E. Jones.
Commissioner West said this morning
that the Commissioners have decided 1t
will be best to intrust all funds to these
two officers who viii give additional bond
for the faithful handling of the funds
which belong to the District alone, and
in which the United States has no in
terest.
Mr. Rogers will give an additional
bond of $4,000. and his assistant will
give an additional bond.
Captain Beach's Denial.
Capt. Lansing H. Beach. former Dis
trict Engineer Commissioner, has writ
ten 70 Commissioner MacfarIand
denial of the statement made by Dis
tTict Auditor Petty that ]. NJ. A. Wat
son. jr.. the defaulting District clerk,
of Captain Beach.
In his letter 10 Commissioner Mac
farland. Captain Beach says Mr. Petty
asked him If he knew of a good man
whom he could employ as a clerk to
take charge of the funds which IRE
paid in for work done under the direc-
tion of the Engineering Department
Mr.. Petty said the place was 10 Ge
filled by competitive examination.
Brother Asks Appointment.
A few days after this interview with
Mr.. Petty Captain Beach says he was
approached by a Mr.. Watson, a brother
OF J. NJ. A. Watson. jr.. who inquired
about the position. and said he desired
to have his brother appointed. Captain
Beach referred the young man to Audi
tor Petty.
Captain Beach told Auditor Petty that
the brother of o. NJ. A. Watson. jr., was
reliable appearing young man who
seemed 20 be entrusted with responsible
work in the Offices of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway. Captain Beach says he
did not even know ]. NJ A. Watson, IT,,
by sight. and was in no way responsible
for his employment in the Office OF Audi
tor Petty.
Auditor Petty refused to discuss
Captain Beach's letter this morning.
Personal Property Seized.
The District authorities this morn
ing seized a pianola with music and a
roll-top desk and chair belonging to
Watson.
Corporation Counsel Duval was ad-
vised yesterday that the property be-
longed 20 Watson, and Immediately dis
patched Deputy Marshal p. S. Cusick to
obtain Il.
The piaRola and music are appraised
at $500. and were taken from Watson S
home. at 2020 Columbia Road. and the
roll-top desk and chair were taken from
his office in the Bond Building.
There were no efforts made today at
the City Hall TO secure the release Of
Watson on bail.